The Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, has confirmed the arrest of four students in connection with the violent disturbances at the Wa Technical Institute in November this year.

He characterised the incident as a serious breach of conduct that resulted in considerable damage to school property.

The Institute in the Upper West Region was temporarily closed following the violent student riot on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

The unrest broke out during prep time as students were returning from classes, causing damage to school property, including administration offices and school buses.

Saaka Adams, acting Regional Director of Ghana TVET and Principal of the Wa Technical Institute, stated that the students had been traumatised by the incident.

He explained that the school would remain closed for a week to allow them time to rest and recover.

In the aftermath of the disturbances, Deputy Minister of Education Dr Clement Apaak visited the campus on Saturday, 22nd November, expressing disappointment at the scale of the damage.

Speaking on Channel One TV on Tuesday, December 9, DCOP Francis Yiribaare disclosed that the chaos began when some students resisted internal disciplinary measures. What should have been a routine enforcement of school regulations escalated after students ignored repeated warnings against the use of unauthorised uniforms and mobile phones.

He also revealed that the police are investigating the school’s domestic bursar after several food items belonging to the institution were reportedly found in her possession. The case, he noted, would be sent to court if she is found culpable.