The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department, COP Lydia Yarkor Donkor, has spoken out against violence in schools. This statement came after a student was attacked during a zonal athletics competition.
COP Donkor visited the Swedru School of Business. The school is located in Agona Swedru.
The visit followed a violent incident that occurred during the athletics competition. A student was assaulted during the event.
According to a Police statement, the Director-General stressed the importance of maintaining peace and order within educational institutions. She highlighted the negative impact of such violent acts on students and the school environment.
Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the details of the attack. Measures are being put in place to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident has raised concerns about student safety during inter-school events. Authorities are working to ensure security at all school activities.