The Greater Accra Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, has met with the management of O’Reilly Senior High School following the fatal stabbing of final-year student Edward Borketey Sackey.
The incident reportedly occurred during a dispute between Sackey and another student over whose father was wealthier. The altercation escalated, leading to Sackey’s death.
In the aftermath, the school has experienced heightened tensions, including reports of a potential reprisal attack by a group associated with the deceased. Police intervention was necessary to prevent the gang from targeting students and staff, and some individuals were reportedly manhandled during the chaos.
Gabby Galley, a concerned parent who arrived at the school after hearing about the stabbing, expressed distress over his child’s fear following the incident.
Stephen Abamfo, the Greater Accra Regional Director of GES, confirmed that a comprehensive investigation into the stabbing is underway. He assured the public that measures are being taken to ensure the safety of both students and staff.
Abamfo stated, “After the stabbing, which resulted in the student being taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead, I sent a delegation to the school to understand the situation. The rapid response of the local police to protect the school from potential violence was commendable.”
He added, “The case is now under police investigation, and I am gathering information to brief the Director-General. We will provide accurate information to the public once the investigation progresses. The student who committed the stabbing is in police custody, and the deceased is at the morgue. We will update the community with the facts as soon as possible.”
