A student is recovering in the hospital after being attacked with a cutlass at the Assin Krofofrodo D/A Basic School. The incident occurred during a mandatory school clean-up activity.
The injured student is in Junior High School first year. They suffered severe wounds from the cutlass attack. The student was later sent to the hospital for treatment.
The fight involved another female student from the same school. Details about the exact nature of their disagreement are still unclear.
An allegation of sexual harassment played a role in the fight, according to witnesses. The altercation took place while students were weeding the school compound.
Ghana Police Service have been informed about the incident. Investigations are underway to understand the full details of what happened.
School authorities are cooperating with the police. They have expressed concern over the violence on school grounds.
The clean-up exercise was a routine event for maintaining the school's environment. It is meant to involve all students in keeping the campus tidy.
This event highlights concerns about safety and student conduct in educational settings.