Violent Clash Between Kumasi Technical Institute and Kumasi Anglican SHS Students Leads to Vandalism
A violent clash between students of Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) and Kumasi Anglican Senior High School (KASS) in the Ashanti Region has led to significant destruction of property on both campuses. The incident, which occurred on Thursday night, saw rampaging students burn car tyres, hurl stones, and vandalize properties, including four private vehicles, a school gate, a billboard, and a notice board.
According to the Principal of KTI, Gabriel Kingsford Osei, the disturbances began when students from KASS allegedly attacked KTI’s campus, throwing stones and wielding machetes while targeting their school billboard.
“I pushed my students to the dormitory to prevent any chaos and went to talk to the students of KASS, but they disobeyed me. In the midst of them was a security person with a catapult, leading them to cause destruction. When I went to the school to speak with the authorities to calm nerves, the KASS students were still throwing stones, which led to the retaliation,” he alleged.
While the exact cause of the clash remains unclear, Rev. Father Kenneth Collins Owusu, a tutor at KASS, suggested that tensions may have escalated from arguments at the ongoing inter-schools’ athletics competition in Kumasi.
“The least argument between our students and KTI often leads to these confrontations. When a group is provoked, they mobilize their colleagues for such attacks,” he explained.
Following the destruction, the Ashanti Regional Education Directorate has invited authorities from both schools for a meeting to discuss a lasting solution to the frequent clashes between the two institutions.
The police intervened to bring the situation under control. However, as of now, no arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing to determine the root cause and those responsible for the violence.
The repeated tensions between KTI and KASS raise concerns about student discipline and conflict resolution. Education authorities are expected to implement strict measures to prevent such clashes in the future.
Many Ghanaians believe that stronger security measures and disciplinary actions should be enforced to prevent further destruction of property and ensure the safety of students.
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