The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested two teachers of Techiman Senior High School (SHS) following the circulation of a viral video showing them assaulting a 17-year-old male student.
The teachers, identified as 37-year-old English teacher Jerry Jones Owusu Bekoe and 44-year-old ICT teacher Ameyaw Adusa, were arrested on Sunday, November 1, 2026, and are currently in police custody assisting investigations.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police said preliminary investigations had established that the incident occurred on October 23, 2026, at about 4:00 pm on the school’s campus.
The two teachers allegedly accosted and assaulted the Form Three student over claims that he had assaulted two Form One students.
The incident came to public attention after a video showing the alleged assault went viral, prompting police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Police Command said it was taking steps to ensure the victim receives the necessary medical and psychological support.
It also assured the public of its commitment to protecting students and safeguarding their welfare, adding that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Source:Fiilafmonline/CitiNews
