The Ghana Education Service (GES) has indefinitely shut down Sokode Senior High Technical School in the Volta Region following violent clashes between students and residents of the Sokode community.
The conflict, which erupted on Saturday, February 22, reportedly stemmed from unresolved disagreements between the two groups, leading to 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 community members also suffered varying degrees of injuries.
To restore order and prevent further escalation, security forces, including police and military personnel, have been deployed to the school and surrounding areas.
Speaking to Citi News, Volta Regional GES Director, Francis Yao Agbemeadi, explained that the closure was a precautionary measure to protect students and staff while investigations proceed.
“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,” he stated.
Authorities have not yet provided a timeline for reopening the school, as further assessments and security considerations are ongoing.
