Accra, Nov. 02, GNA – The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested two teachers for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old male student at Techiman Secondary School.
They are Jerry Jones Owusu Bekoe, a 37-year-old English Teacher and Ameyaw Adusa, a 44-year-old ICT Teacher.
A statement issued and signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shaibu A. Sadique-Osie, Regional Commander, Bono East Region said the teachers were arrested on November 1, 2026.
The statement said the teachers are in custody assisting the Police with further investigations.
It said the Bono East Regional Police Command has commenced investigations into circumstances surrounding a viral video depicting the teacher assisting the 17-year-old student.
The statement said preliminary investigations revealed that on October 23, 2026, at about 16:00 hours the two teachers accosted the 17-year-old Form three student, on campus and assaulted him on allegations that the victim had assaulted two Form One students.
It said “the Command is taking steps to ensure the victim receives the needed medical and psychological support.
The Regional Police Command wishes to assure the general public of its commitment to the welfare and protection of all students.”
GNA
Edited by Christabel Addo
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