Six Aggrey Memorial SHS Students Arrested Over Alleged Assault and Robbery of Adisadel Student After Sports Festival

Ferdinand  | Education Ghana | February 25 | Six Aggrey Memorial SHS Students Arrested Over Alleged Assault and Robbery of Adisadel Student After Sports Festival

Six students of Aggrey Memorial SHS arrested for allegedly assaulting and robbing a final-year Adisadel College student after an inter-school sports festival in Cape Coast.

Six students of have been arrested for allegedly assaulting and robbing a final-year student of following an inter-school sports festival in .

According to sources within the security services, the incident occurred shortly after the conclusion of the sporting event, which had brought together students from several second-cycle institutions in the area.

Alleged Assault After Sporting Event

Preliminary reports indicate that the victim, a final-year student of Adisadel College, was attacked by a group of students believed to be from Aggrey Memorial SHS. The attackers allegedly assaulted him and took away personal belongings.

The nature and value of the items reportedly taken have not yet been officially disclosed, but police investigations are ongoing to establish the full details of the incident.

The confirmed that six suspects, all students of Aggrey Memorial SHS, have been arrested in connection with the case. They are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.

Authorities have indicated that the suspects may be arraigned before court once investigations are concluded.

Rising Concerns Over School Sports Safety

The incident has renewed concerns about security during and after inter-school sporting activities. While such events are designed to promote unity, discipline, and healthy competition among students, recent developments suggest an urgent need for enhanced supervision and post-event security arrangements.

Education stakeholders in the Central Region have called for stricter collaboration between school authorities, local education directorates, and security agencies to prevent recurrence.

Call for Calm

Police have urged students and the public to remain calm as investigations continue. They have also cautioned students against acts of violence, intimidation, and criminal conduct, stressing that involvement in such activities carries serious legal consequences.

The matter remains under active investigation.