Audio By Carbonatix
The Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, has ordered the immediate closure of Zuarungu Senior High School until further notice.
The directive comes in the wake of violent clashes between Gurune and Kusasi students on Sunday, 20th July, reportedly sparked by the alleged theft of a mobile phone.
The altercation escalated into a full-blown brawl, resulting in the burning of some school structures and heightened tensions across the campus.
According to media reports, four students have been arrested in connection with the incident. However, one suspect is said to have escaped while being transported to the police station, allegedly seizing a police officer’s magazine during the escape.
In anticipation of possible reprisal attacks, a joint team of police and military personnel has been deployed to escort students from Bawku back to their hometown under heavy security.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing, and steps are being taken to restore calm to the area.
Latest Stories
-
The Thomas Partey Case: Presumption of innocence, sovereignty and the World Cup
25 minutes -
Konongo crash leaves multiple injured
44 minutes -
Book Launch: Political Economy of Institutionalising Monitoring & Evaluation Practice in Africa
55 minutes -
Residents protest destruction of sacred Dodowa Forest for interim market Â
56 minutes -
New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years
1 hour -
Panic as body of 67-year-old woman is stolen from Adevukope cemetery
1 hour -
Unidentified road crash victim at 37 Military Hospital yet to be claimed
2 hours -
High Court orders Greater Accra Regional Minister to be served for alleged contempt
2 hours -
Court did not encourage reconciliation in Nyinahin SHS assault case — Judicial Service
2 hours -
Refuse crisis deepens as over 500 Aboboyaa riders queue for hours
3 hours -
McGinn the hero as Scotland clinch memorable victory
4 hours -
Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned
4 hours -
Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess’s son Høiby
5 hours -
Suspected armed robber dies from gunshot wound after snatching a taxi at La
6 hours -
Over 458,000 children miss school due to child labour in Ghana — CHRAJ
6 hours