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Update, 1 November 2026: The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested two teachers over the alleged assault of a student at a senior high school in Techiman, Bono East Region.
According to MyJoyOnline, police said the two teachers were arrested on Sunday 1 November 2026 and are in custody assisting investigations. Police said preliminary investigations indicate the alleged incident happened on the school's campus on 23 October 2026.
Rainbow Radio reported that the Regional Commander, DCOP Shaibu A. Sadique-Osie, said the Command was taking steps to ensure the student receives medical and psychological support.
Background: The Ghana Education Service (GES) said on 31 October 2026 that it was investigating the alleged assault after a video of the incident began circulating. According to Adom Online, GES described the video as disturbing and said the school's disciplinary committee had held its first hearing, with findings to go to management through the Regional Directorate to guide further action.
GES said the student, a final-year Agricultural Science student, had received medical attention and was responding positively to treatment.
Rainbow Radio reported that the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, said the Director-General of GES had been directed to apply the necessary sanctions to anyone found culpable.
No charges have been reported. The two teachers remain presumed innocent.
Update (01:30 GMT): Starr FM also reported on this story under the headline "GES investigates alleged assault of student by two teachers at Techiman SHS". Read the Starr FM report.