A violent clash disrupted the District Schools Athletics Games in Agona Swedru, Central Region, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, leaving several students injured and sparking national concern.

The confrontation reportedly involved students from Awutu Obrachire Senior High Technical School (Obrachire SHS) and Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS).

During the chaos, a student from Obrachire SHS was allegedly attacked with sticks and pelted with stones by a group of SWESBUS students.

Graphic videos circulating online showed scenes of panic and an injured student, triggering public outrage and renewed debate over security at inter-school events.

The District Chief Executive for Awutu Senya, Eghan Kalala Nyamekye, confirmed that eight students were injured, with three to four said to be in critical condition.

Due to the severity of their injuries, some victims were transferred to Accra for specialized medical care after local facilities became overwhelmed.

In response, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Lydia Yarkor Donkor, visited SWESBUS to engage school authorities and assess the situation.

She issued a 24-hour ultimatum for school management to produce the students involved in the attack, warning that failure to comply would result in firm legal action.

She emphasized that the acts captured on video amount to criminal conduct under Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, not mere student indiscipline.

While stating that police could directly apprehend suspects, she explained that authorities were exercising restraint to avoid escalating tensions on campus.

Investigations are ongoing, and police have confirmed that all perpetrators will be identified and brought to justice. Three suspects have already been arrested.

The matter has also been escalated to the Ghana Education Service.

Regional education officials and head teachers connected to the incident have been directed to report to Accra for further review.

On the legislative front, Former Deputy Minister for Education and Assin South MP, John Ntim Fordjour, has called for a parliamentary inquiry.

Speaking on Joy FM, he criticized what he described as a pattern of reactive statements without accountability.

He proposed a joint committee betweenParliament’s Policing Committee and the Defence and Interior Committee to examine security lapses, supervision failures, and enforcement of school codes of conduct.

The coordinated response from police, education authorities, and lawmakers reflects a broader push to restore discipline, strengthen accountability, and ensure that schools remain safe environments for students.