In just under 12 months, two senior high school students in Accra have lost their lives to fatal stabbing, raising concerns about safety lapses in students' safety as well as supervision.
The first tragedy occurred on September 2, 2024, at the O'Reilly Senior High School.
Edward Borketey Sackey, a final-year student, was allegedly fatally stabbed by his classmate, Godwin, following a heated argument over whose father was wealthier.
The incident unfolded shortly after students had completed an examination Edward was stabbed three times in the chest and died at LEKMA Hospital despite efforts to save him.
