Recent violence between students of Sokode Senior High Technical School and residents of the Sokode community in the Volta Region has led to the indefinite closure of the school by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
The clashes, which started on February 22, 2025, resulted in injuries to both students and local residents, including a journalist from Ho-based Swiss FM, who suffered serious injuries while covering the incident. In response to the unrest, authorities have deployed both police and military personnel to restore order and prevent further violence.
Francis Yao Agbemeadi, the Volta Regional Director of GES, confirmed the schoolβs closure, emphasizing that it was a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff. He also mentioned that transportation has been arranged for students to travel home while investigations into the conflict continue. for 14 seconds
Citinewsroom reports that the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Volta Region has indefinitely closed Sokode Senior High Technical School following violent clashes between students and members of the local Sokode community.
The confrontation, which erupted on Saturday, February 22, was triggered by unresolved disputes and resulted in injuries on both sides. Among those hurt was a journalist from Ho-based Swiss FM, who sustained severe wounds while covering the incident. In addition, several students and residents suffered varying degrees of injuries.
In response to the escalating violence, police and military personnel have been deployed to both the school and the surrounding community to restore order and prevent further unrest.
Speaking to Citi News, Volta Regional GES Director Francis Yao Agbemeadi confirmed the decision to close the school, stating that it was a necessary measure to ensure the safety of both students and staff while investigations are ongoing.
He added, “Given the nature of the situation, we decided to close the school as a precautionary measure and have arranged for buses to transport the students to their various destinations.”
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