Rioting students of Krobea Asante Vocational Institute remanded

Thirty-nine students of the Krobea Asante Vocational Institute at Effiduase have been remanded into Police custody by the Asokore-Mampong District court. 

The students, made up of 27 juveniles and 12 adults, will reappear before the court on February 2, 2023. 

The Police have charged them with conspiracy to commit crime, unlawful entry, causing damage and stealing. 

The court, presided by Mr Samuel Buabin Quansah, asked them to be kept in custody while the police continue their investigations. 

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mr Kofi Bragodzi, prosecuting asked the court to remand the suspects to enable the police to continue their investigations. 

The Presiding Judge suggested to the police to separate the juveniles from the adults to enable the court to deal with the case appropriately. 

The Ashanti Regional Security Council has ordered the immediate closure of the school and all the students have been sent home.