A shocking incident has rocked the New Juaben Senior High School in the Eastern Region, where a student, Jerome Appiah, was allegedly attacked with a machete by a form two student. According to GHOne News, the attack occurred while Jerome was eating, and the suspect was accompanied by an accomplice who fled the scene with him.
The victim suffered a deep machete wound to the shoulder and bled profusely. He was rushed to the Eastern Regional Hospital by the police for medical attention. The motive behind the attack is still unclear, but the police have launched an investigation into the matter.
According to eyewitness accounts, the attack was unprovoked and the suspect and his accomplice simply walked away after the incident. The school administration has been urged to take immediate action to ensure the safety of students.
The incident has sparked concerns about security and violence in schools. The Ghana Education Service has been called upon to investigate and take necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
The victim’s family and fellow students are shocked and saddened by the incident, and are calling for justice. The police are appealing to anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The incident is a stark reminder of the need for vigilance and safety measures in schools.
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Author: Korkor Anumu
