Reports
from the Upper Regional Capital, Bolgatanga says there is heavy security
presence at the Bolgatanga Senior High School, following rioting by students
who are protesting the death of a colleague. The deceased
person reportedly suffered serious head injuries after falling badly. He
was among many students who were chased by their housemaster. He died shortly
on arrival at the hospital. According to Joy News' reports from the region, the
students were asked to go for the morning assembly but some covertly stayed in
the classroom in preparation towards their mock exams which was slated for
later in the day. The Housemaster, whose name is given as Thomas Apana, went to
drive the students to Assembly. Most of them were reported to have taken to
their heels shortly after seeing him. The deceased, whose name has been
withheld, reportedly took an awkward fall and hit his head on the ground. The
students accuse the teacher of preventing them from helping the deceased
even after he fell. According to them, the teacher had thought the boy was
pretending. A mock exam scheduled for today has been cancelled whilst security
has been beefed up in the school, as some students threatening to
raze down the house of the Housemaster in protest over the death of their
colleague. According to the reports, a crunch meeting is currently being held
by school authorities to determine whether or not to temporarily close down the
school as a measure to bring peace to the campus. The school according to
reports is likely to be closed down temporarily as a measure to ensure safety.
Source:Myjoyonline.com
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