The Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, has confirmed the arrest of four students in connection with violent disturbances at the Wa Technical Institute.
In a media briefing, DCOP Yiribaare described the incident as a serious act of misconduct that resulted in significant damage to school property. The unrest, he explained, broke out when some students resisted internal disciplinary measures. What began as a routine enforcement of school rules escalated after students repeatedly ignored warnings against the use of unauthorised uniforms and mobile phones. When disciplinary action was taken, a group of students responded aggressively, defying the school’s regulations.
The situation soon turned violent. Several students vandalised school property, damaging six vehicles on the compound and smashing window panes at the administration block and the multi-purpose hall.
Police responded swiftly after receiving reports of the chaos. DCOP Yiribaare also noted that an investigation is underway involving the school’s domestic bursar, after several food items belonging to the institution were found in her possession. If culpability is established, he said, the case would be sent to court.
In a separate development, DCOP Yiribaare provided an update on a December 5 incident at Saawie, where police officers responding to a complaint were allegedly attacked and disarmed by some youth in the area. Reinforcements later arrested nine suspects. Seven have been arraigned, while two were released after interrogation.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
