There is heavy security presence at the Bolgatanga Senior High School in the Upper East Region this afternoon, following rioting by students who are protesting the death of a colleague.

The deceased person reportedly suffered serious head injuries after falling badly. He was among many students who were chased by their housemaster.

He died shortly on arrival at the hospital.

According to Joy News' Upper East correspondent, Albert Sore, the students were asked to go for the morning assembly but some surreptitiously stayed in the classroom in preparation towards their mock exams which was slated for later in the day.

The Housemaster, whose name is given as Thomas Apana, went to drive the students to Assembly. Most of them were reported to have taken to their heels shortly after seeing him.

The deceased, whose name has been withheld, reportedly took an awkward fall and hit his head on the ground.

The students accuse the teacher of preventing them from helping the deceased even after he fell. According to them, the teacher had thought the boy was feigning.

A mock exam scheduled for today has been cancelled whilst security has been beefed up in the school, as some students threatening to raze down the house of the Housemaster in protest over the death of their colleague.

Albert Sore reports that a crunch meeting is currently being held by school authorities to determine whether or not to temporarily close down the school as a measure to bring peace to the campus.

He informed JoyNews that this may influence the final decision by the authorities. 

He suggested that school may be closed down temporarily as a measure to ensure safety.