Violence erupted at Osino Presby Senior High School in the Fanteakwa South district of the Eastern Region, resulting in the tragic death of an individual.
The incident, which took place on Monday, February 19th, also involved the burning of a vehicle amidst escalating tensions.
The clash reportedly began when students from Osino Presby Senior High Technical allegedly assaulted a student from Nsutem Senior High Technical School who was walking near the boys’ dormitory on Monday. This incident reignited long-standing tensions between the two schools.
Following the assault, three relatives of the assaulted student, accompanied by two community members, sought redress from teachers at Osino Presby Senior High School. However, they were met with aggression from the students, forcing them to retreat back to the community.
An individual who was passing through the boys’ dormitory to the Nsuapemso community, tragically became a victim of the escalating violence and was fatally lynched by the Offinso students.
In response to the situation, the Fanteakwa South District Security Council (DISEC) has deployed heavily armed police personnel to the scene to deescalate tensions and ensure the safety of both the community and students.
The body of the deceased has been transported to the Police Hospital in Accra for autopsy as investigations into the incident continue.
The Ghana Education Service and the DISEC are considering temporarily shutting down the school to de-escalate tensions and take necessary actions.