Two Techiman SHS teachers arrested over alleged assault of 17-year-old student
The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested two teachers of Techiman Senior High School (SHS) following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing them assaulting a 17-year-old male student.
The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested two teachers from Techiman Senior High School following the circulation of a viral video showing them allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old male student. The teachers, identified as 37-year-old English teacher Jerry Jones Owusu Bekoe and 44-year-old ICT teacher Ameyaw Adusa, were taken into custody on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Preliminary investigations suggest the alleged assault took place on Friday, October 23, 2026, at approximately 4:00 pm on the school's premises. According to the police, the teachers confronted the Form Three student over accusations that he had assaulted two Form One students, ultimately resulting in physical violence against the younger student.
The incident gained widespread attention after the video allegedly depicting the assault was shared extensively on social media platforms, raising concerns about student welfare and protection within educational institutions. The Bono East Regional Police Command has vowed to provide the victim with the necessary medical and psychological support, while also underscoring their dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
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