Three students of Swedru School of Business have been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a student from Obrachire Senior High School, an incident captured in a viral video that sparked public outrage.
According to police sources, the arrests followed 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 February 23, 2026.
Later that same day, at about 9:00 p.m., school authorities handed over three suspects to the Swedru Divisional Police Command.
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The suspects have been identified as Joseph Amoh, 20; Benedict Appiah, 18; and Bilal Mamud, 18 — all students of the school. Police confirmed that the three are currently in custody and will be arraigned before court to face the appropriate charges.
The Central Regional Police Command has strongly condemned the incident, describing the conduct as unacceptable and contrary to the values of discipline and peaceful coexistence expected within educational institutions.
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Authorities have further urged students and the general public to refrain from acts of violence and to resolve disputes through lawful and peaceful means.
Investigations are ongoing.