Students of Bawku Senior High School reportedly destroyed school property following a disagreement with school authorities over the enforcement of examination regulations.
According to reports, tensions erupted after management refused to condone examination malpractice during ongoing assessments, leading to disturbances on campus.
The unrest resulted in the destruction of school property, while one teacher sustained injuries during the incident. Reports also indicate that another teacher was allegedly abducted amid the chaos, although details surrounding the incident remain unclear.
Security personnel were subsequently deployed to the school to restore calm and ensure the safety of students and staff. Authorities say order has since been restored on campus.
School management has indicated that academic activities will continue despite the incident, with enhanced security measures put in place to maintain peace and prevent further disturbances.
Meanwhile, investigations are expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the violence, the extent of damage caused, and the reported abduction of the teacher.
Education authorities have yet to issue a detailed statement on the incident, but stakeholders are calling for calm and cooperation as efforts continue to restore normalcy at the school.
