Three students of Swedru School of Business have been arrested in connection with the assault of an Obrachire Senior High Technical School student during a recent inter-schools athletics competition.
The incident, which was captured in a viral video circulating on social media, shows the Obrachire student being attacked during a disturbance at the event. The assault left the victim with a broken tooth and multiple facial injuries.
Following an engagement between the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Mrs. Lydia Yaako Donkor, and the management of Swedru School of Business on Sunday, February 23, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m., school authorities handed over three suspects to the Swedru Divisional Police Command.
The suspects have been identified as Joseph Amoh, 20 Benedict Appiah, 18 and Bilal Mamud, 18. Police confirmed that the three students have been arrested and will be put before court to face justice.
In a statement, the Central Regional Police Command strongly condemned the conduct of the students involved and warned against acts of violence, particularly among young people in educational institutions.
The Command further urged students to resolve conflicts peacefully and reminded the public that schools are meant to be safe environments for learning, character development, and the nurturing of future leaders.
The incident has sparked public outrage and renewed conversations about discipline, supervision, and student safety at inter-school events across the region.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
