News · Michael Teye Amartey

More than 10 Students apprehended In Connection With The Clashes Between Okuapeman and Mount Sinai Senior High Schools.

More than 10 students have been apprehended in connection with the clashes between Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality of the Eastern Region.  

The arrests follow reprisal attacks between students of the two schools, which resulted in the burning and destruction of several structures on both campuses in the early hours of Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

According to the Eastern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempah the students fled their schools when the police arrived, but warned that their absence will not prevent the police from arresting them.

He disclosed that the investigation had also uncovered information suggesting that some teachers may have encouraged students to attack their counterparts. 

According to him, the police have obtained the names of teachers allegedly linked to the incident and will take action against them if investigations establish their involvement. 

DCOP Owusu-Bempah assured the public that every person found to have participated in the violence will be dealt with according to law, while urging students to return to school and cooperate with the investigation. 

He also appealed against any interference in the police process, warning that such actions could undermine efforts to restore calm and ensure accountability. 

At Okuapeman SHS, six students were injured and taken to hospital following the incident. 

The school’s Headmaster said four of the students had since been treated and discharged, while two remained on admission as of yesterday.