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Police Engage Two Schools Over Student Violence in Central Region

24Feb

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Police Engage Two Schools Over Student Violence in Central Region

The Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has engaged the management of Swedru School of Business and Obrachire Senior High Technical School following a recent violent incident involving students from the two institutions. The meeting was convened in response to public concern over the incident, which has drawn widespread attention both within the Central Region and beyond. During the engagement, COP Donkor emphasized the need for calm and cooperation as the Police work to comprehensively address the matter. She directed the management of Swedru School of Business to produce the students involved within 24 hours to assist ongoing investigations. According to her, compliance with the directive would help ensure a swift and thorough...

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