A student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School, identified as Jerome Appiah, is battling for his life after sustaining serious machete wounds in an alleged attack by a rival student.
According to reports, the incident followed tensions that reportedly arose after a clash between two schools during a recent sporting event.
Jerome is said to have been attacked unexpectedly while eating on his way to school. He sustained a deep cut to the shoulder and was rushed for medical treatment, where he remains under close observation.
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Eyewitness accounts indicate that the assailant, believed to be a student of New Juaben Senior High School, fled the scene with accomplices immediately after the attack.
Police have launched investigations to identify and apprehend the suspects involved.
The incident has sparked renewed concern among parents, educators, and the wider public about escalating violence among students and the safety of learners outside school premises.
Calls have also intensified for stronger preventive measures, including improved supervision during inter-school activities and enhanced conflict-resolution education.
As investigations continue, authorities have urged the public to remain calm and allow due process to take its course.
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The case has reignited broader debate on juvenile crime, accountability, and whether existing legal frameworks are adequate to deter violent offences involving minors.