C/R: Identities of 3 Suspects Arrested in Athletics Violence Revealed
The identities of three students arrested for allegedly perpetrating violence during last week’s inter-school competition in the Central Region have been revealed.
They are Joseph Amoh, 20, Benedict Appiah, 18 and Bilal Mamud.
According to the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Lydia Yaako Donkor, the suspects were handed over by the authorities of Swedru School of Business, led by the Assistant Headmaster in charge of Domestic Affairs, Mr Michael Nii Kwaku Buxton.
They were handed over to the Agona Swedru Divisional CID to assist with investigations on February 23, 2026, at about 9:00 pm.
This was in honour of a 24-hour ultimatum she offered to the institution.
Their arrest is in connection with the assault on a student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School, an incident captured in a viral video that generated widespread public concern.
In a statement, she said, “The CID acknowledges and appreciates the prompt action taken by the school authorities in ensuring that the suspects were handed over without delay. Investigations remain ongoing.”
She directed all other individuals connected to the assault to voluntarily report to assist with investigations, adding that failure will result in tracking.
“Violence in our educational institutions will not be tolerated. Discipline, safety, and accountability in our schools remain non-negotiable,” She added.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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