One person has been injured, and several properties, including three cars, have been destroyed following a violent clash between students of Kumasi Anglican Senior High School (KASS) and Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) in the Ashanti Region.
Confirming the incident to Channel One News, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ashanti Regional Education Directorate, Henry Osei Boateng assured that investigations are underway to identify those involved and ensure they face appropriate disciplinary actions.Local event listings and tickets
According to Channel One News’ Ashanti Regional Correspondent, Fati Aminu Ibrahim, the clash occurred on Thursday, January 30, when students from KASS and KTI confronted each other at a common junction, leading to stone-throwing.
One person who had driven to KASS to file a complaint had their car damaged as a result of the violence. In addition, two additional cars and school property, including window blades, a signpost, and portions of the school wall, were vandalized.
Police officers have been positioned at KASS to stop any more incidents even though the peace has returned.
Investigations are still on, the Ashanti Regional Education Directorate’s PRO stressed, and students found guilty may be subject to harsh disciplinary measures, such as being expelled from their schools.
