{
  "id": 5551725,
  "title": "Eastern REGSEC Shuts Down Okuapeman, Mount Sinai SHS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/eastern-regsec-shuts-down-okuapeman-mount-sinai-shs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T12:16:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/eastern-regsec-shuts-down-okuapeman-mount-sinai-shs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has decided to close down Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in Akuapem North Municipality following a violent clash which resulted in extensive damage to both schools. According to Okuapeman SHS Headmaster, six students sustained injuries, with four being discharged and two still admitted to the hospital. The incident caused significant damage, including the burning of the Visual Arts studio, teachers' office, and seven classrooms containing exams papers and certificates at Okuapeman SHS. Similarly, the store room and boys' washroom at Mount Sinai Senior High School were also set ablaze. REGSEC has directed the immediate closure of both schools. Eastern Regional Director of Education, Dr. Ivy Asantewaa, expressed disappointment during a speech to the students, emphasizing that the Ghana Education Service (GES) will not excuse any student involved in the attack. She reminded them that they are there to study and act morally upright. Eastern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Owusu-Bempah, expressed disgust at the violent actions of students against police officers deployed at the schools. He assured that all perpetrators will be caught and prosecuted. The Chairperson of REGSEC and Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, expressed disappointment over the incident, stating that investigations are underway and all suspects will face legal consequences. She reminded the public that they are building a nation and that destruction will not be tolerated. The clash between the two schools, which have a history of rivalry, is currently under investigation.",
  "summary": "The Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has shut down Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality following a violent clash Read More... The post Eastern REGSEC Shuts Down Okuapeman, Mount Sinai SHS appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
  "key_points": [
    "Eastern REGSEC closes Okuapeman SHS and Mount Sinai SHS due to violent clash.",
    "Six Okuapeman SHS students injured, two hospitalized.",
    "Mount Sinai SHS store room and boys washroom set ablaze."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}