November 02, 2026 06:48 PM
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Two Techiman Senior High teachers arrested for assaulting 17-year-old student

Prince Eshun

Nov 02, 2026 at 05:28 PM Updated: Nov 02, 2026 at 05:28 PM
Police arrested two teachers after a video showed them assaulting a 17-year-old at Techiman Senior High.

On Sunday, 1 November 2026, the Bono East Regional Police Command announced the arrest of two Techiman Senior High School teachers on suspicion of assaulting a 17‑year‑old male student.

The arrested individuals are 37‑year‑old English teacher Jerry Jones Owusu Bekoe and 44‑year‑old ICT teacher Ameyaw Adusa. Police said the arrests followed an investigation sparked by a viral video that appeared to show the teachers assaulting the student.

Preliminary findings indicate the incident occurred on 23 October 2026 at approximately 4 p.m. on the school campus. According to police, the teachers confronted the Form Three student after he was alleged to have assaulted two Form One students and then attacked the teachers.

Police response

The two teachers are currently being held in police custody and are cooperating with investigators. Authorities said they are arranging medical and psychological support for the victim and reaffirmed their commitment to protecting students in the region.

Further details will be released as the investigation continues.

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