Police in Mampongteng in the Ashanti region are investigating the alleged assault of a final-year student of Amaniampong Senior High School (SHS) by a housemaster.
The victim, Emmanuel Kwarteng, was reportedly attacked after refusing to attend a compulsory all-night church service on campus.
According to the family, the incident left the student with serious injuries requiring medical attention. He is currently receiving treatment at the Ejisu Government Hospital.
The matter has been formally reported to the police, who say investigations are ongoing pending a medical report from doctors.
Family members are calling for the immediate interdiction of the accused teacher, Gyamfi Charles, as well as compensation for the victim.
Accounts gathered indicate that the incident occurred in the student’s dormitory when the housemaster confronted him over his refusal to participate in the religious activity. The situation reportedly escalated into a heated exchange before the alleged assault.
Images and videos circulating on social media show the student on the floor being physically attacked, with visible injuries, particularly to his eye.
The student’s mother, Vida Kwarteng, condemned the incident, stating that no student deserves such treatment under any circumstances.
His father, Tony Kofi Kwarteng, confirmed that a medical report has been obtained and will be submitted to the police to support investigations.
Meanwhile, authorities at Amaniampong SHS say they have submitted a detailed report, including recommendations for sanctions, to the Municipal office of the Ghana Education Service.
Assistant Headmaster in charge of Administration, Prempeh William Osei, noted that the school is cooperating with authorities and prioritising the student’s recovery.
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