The Agona Swedru District Court has remanded two students into police custody. They are accused of assaulting a student from Obrachire Senior High Technical School. The incident happened in Agona Swedru in the Central region. It took place during an inter-schools sports festival.
The suspects are Benedict Appiah and Bilal Mamid. Both are students at Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS). They were brought before the court on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The court ordered their remand to allow for further police investigation. The details of the assault were presented to the court by the prosecution.
This case highlights concerns about student violence. School authorities have been urged to take preventative measures.
The student who was assaulted is recovering. A police statement indicated the investigation is ongoing.
The remand means the accused students will remain in police cells. They will await their next court appearance.