The Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Volta Region has indefinitely closed down Sokode Senior High Technical School following violent clashes between students and residents of the Sokode community.
The confrontation, which began on Saturday, February 22, stemmed from unresolved disagreements and resulted in injuries on both sides.
Among the injured is a journalist from Ho-based Swiss FM, who sustained severe wounds while covering the incident.
Several students and townspeople have also suffered varying degrees of injuries.
In response, police and military personnel have been deployed to the school and the Sokode community to restore calm and prevent further escalation.
Speaking to Citi News, Volta Regional GES Director, Francis Yao Agbemeadi, confirmed the closure, emphasizing that the decision was necessary to ensure the safety of students and staff while investigations continue.
” looking at the nature of the situation, we decided to close down the school to safeguard the security of the students as a first step. Together with that, we have arranged for buses to convey them to their various destinations ”
