Okuapeman and Mount Sinai SHSs closed after violent clash, fire destroys school facilities

The Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has directed the closure of Okuapeman Senior High School (OKUASS) and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality following violent reprisal attacks that resulted in the burning and destruction of school facilities.

The Chairperson of REGSEC and Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, expressed disappointment over the incident, particularly at a time when the government is working to improve and retool senior high school facilities across the country.

The Eastern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Owusu-Bempah, expressed concern over the conduct of some students during the incident, particularly reports that police officers deployed to the schools were attacked.