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GES confirms alleged sexual assault of Bolgatanga Girls SHS student, two watchmen arrested
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed an alleged sexual assault involving a student of Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School in the Upper East Region, with two watchmen of the school arrested in connection with the incident.
In a statement issued on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the GES said it had received a report concerning the alleged assault and that preliminary investigations indicated that the student is a special needs student who is on medication and required medical attention at the time of the incident.
According to the GES, the alleged incident occurred when the student reportedly suffered a relapse and was receiving medical attention.
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