Peki SHS student dies after alleged dormitory altercation; fellow student in custody

A final-year student of Peki Senior High School in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region has died following an alleged physical confrontation with a fellow student in a school dormitory, and on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

The deceased, named by police as Joseph Tsetsekple, 19, reportedly lost consciousness after he was allegedly pushed against a wall during a disagreement over a schoolbag on 3 November 2026, Where he was pronounced dead.

Police at Peki confirmed to that a fellow student has been arrested and remains in custody as investigations continue. that the suspect is 17. Ghana Crimes is not identifying the suspect, who is a minor and has not been charged.

The circumstances surrounding the reported delay in securing medical attention are also under investigation. The body has been deposited at the hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.

The Volta Regional Director of Education confirmed the incident and extended condolences to the family, urging students to report disputes to school authorities rather than resort to violence.