All Injured Students from Agona Swedru Athletics Clash Receive Treatment and Return to School – Central Regional Director Confirms
All students injured during the violent clash at the District Schools Athletics Games in Agona Swedru have received medical treatment, been discharged from hospital, and safely returned to their respective schools, the Central Regional Director of Education, Dr. Juliette Dufie Otami, has confirmed.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, February 23, 2026, Dr. Otami provided a reassuring update on the affected students’ condition and recovery.
“They have all been treated, and they have all been brought back to the schools, and they are okay now,” she stated. “As we speak now, all those who were injured were sent to the hospital, received the appropriate medical care, and were discharged.”
She explained that some students were discharged on Saturday, February 21, while others were released on Sunday, February 22, after responding well to treatment. Dr. Otami added that parents of the injured students were promptly invited by school authorities to check on their children and expressed satisfaction with the handling of the situation.
“Their parents were invited. They have come to look at their children, and they are satisfied with what management of the schools has done,” she noted.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, during the District Schools Athletics Games. A student from Obrachire Senior High Technical School was reportedly attacked by a group of students from Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS), pelted with stones, and beaten with sticks. The victim sustained injuries requiring hospitalisation, and the clash—captured in widely circulated videos—sparked national outrage and renewed concerns about discipline and safety at inter-school sporting events.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed a thorough investigation into the matter. The Director-General of GES is scheduled to meet today with the Central Regional Director, relevant district directors, and heads of the affected schools at GES headquarters in Accra to review the incident and determine next steps.
Police have launched a formal investigation into the violence, while education authorities continue to work with school heads to restore calm, prevent further disturbances, and strengthen supervision and safety protocols at school activities.
Dr. Otami assured the public that the injured students are now back in class, receiving ongoing support from school management, guidance officers, and counsellors. She reiterated the GES’s commitment to maintaining safe, disciplined, and conducive learning environments across all schools.
The Ministry of Education has condemned the violence in the strongest terms, warning that individuals found culpable will face strict disciplinary action upon conclusion of the probe. The incident has reignited calls for enhanced crowd control, stricter enforcement of rules at sporting events, and greater emphasis on values education to curb indiscipline among students.
