Female Student Allegedly Made Offensive Remarks — Education Directorate PRO Clarifies Nyinahin SHS Incident
Atwima Mponua Education Directorate says incident at Nyinahin Catholic SHS stemmed from late return of students and subsequent confrontation involving teacher and student.
- Education Directorate says incident began after students returned to hostel after gate closure
- Confrontation escalated between teacher and a female student, prompting police involvement
- Both parties are assisting investigations as situation remains under review
The Public Relations Officer of the Atwima Mponua District Education Directorate, Eric Aboagye, has provided clarification on an incident involving a teacher and a female student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region.
Speaking in an interview, Mr Aboagye said the incident occurred on Monday evening at a private hostel housing students of the school.
He explained that three male students reportedly returned to the hostel around 10:00 p.m. after leaving the premises after the 9:00 p.m. gate closing time.
“When they came back late, the teacher in charge told them to go back because the gate was already closed and he could not open it at that time,” he said.
According to him, the students reacted by throwing stones at the hostel, prompting the caretaker to report the matter to the hostel owner, who then lodged a complaint with the police over alleged threats against the teacher.
He further alleged that tensions escalated after the male students were asked to leave the hostel.
“The teacher later reported that the boys had threatened to attack him after their WASSCE examinations,” Mr Aboagye stated.
He said the removal of the students triggered a confrontation involving a female student, who allegedly made offensive remarks directed at the teacher.
“The female student, out of anger, made some comments which the teacher responded to. Unfortunately, the exchange escalated,” he explained.
Mr Aboagye added that during the confrontation, the student reportedly referenced the death of her father, which further intensified the situation.
He said the matter was escalated to school authorities, who involved the police. The teacher was subsequently taken into custody to assist with investigations, while the student was given a medical form for examination.
“The assistant headmistress in charge of domestic affairs contacted the police commander, and both parties were attended to. The student has since been treated and discharged,” he said.
He noted that the female student is a final-year WASSCE candidate offering Home Economics and had completed her Biology examination, with only one paper remaining.
Mr Aboagye added that the student is currently in stable condition, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
