Three students of Salaga Senior High School have been convicted on their plea and sentenced to a fine of 100 penalty units (GHS 1,200) each, or in default, six months imprisonment with hard labour, by the Salaga Magistrate Court.
Presiding over the case, His Lordship Edward Essel ruled that the students Nuru Ibrahim (Ibi), Hardi Hamza (Mad Lion), and Abubakari Zaidu (Macharjia) were guilty of possession of a firearm without authorization, threats of death, and causing harm.
Additionally, Abubakari Zaidu (Macharjia) has been ordered to pay GHS 500 in compensation to the victim for medical expenses.
The court further ordered the three students to sign a 12-month bond of good behaviour, with a default penalty of six months imprisonment with hard labour.
The locally manufactured pistol and ammunition used in the incident have been confiscated by the state.
The case stems from a violent clash at Salaga SHS, which left one person with multiple stab wounds. The students were subsequently arrested and prosecuted.
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