The Bolgatanga Technical Institute in the Upper East Region has been shut down indefinitely following a violent student protest early Friday morning.
The disturbance, which reportedly began around 12:30 am, left six students injured and several school properties, including the library and the senior housemaster’s office, destroyed by fire.
The violence is believed to have been sparked by the suspension of six students for misconduct. On Thursday night, their friends allegedly mobilized and launched an attack on the school in retaliation.
Police and fire personnel responded swiftly to restore calm and extinguish the blaze. The injured students are receiving treatment at the Upper East Regional Hospital.
The Regional Security Council ordered the closure of the school to help de-escalate tensions and support ongoing investigations.
Meanwhile, six students suspected to be behind the violence are currently wanted by police.
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