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Faeces, cola nuts force closure of school
Teaching and learning at the Dzindziso D/A Junior High School (JHS) in the Kadjebi District have come to an abrupt halt after unknown persons allegedly splashed human faeces and placed cola nuts at the entrances of all three classrooms, creating panic among students and teachers.
According to a letter dated November 26, 2025, and addressed to the Kadjebi District Director of Education, the disturbing scene was first noticed in the early hours of the day. The report indicated that parcels of human excreta wrapped in polythene bags had been positioned directly in front of JHS One, JHS Two, and JHS Three classrooms. Each parcel was surrounded by cola nuts, making it impossible to enter the rooms without stepping over the substances.
The letter explained that school authorities immediately informed the Assemblyman for the Dzindziso Electoral Area and the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Chairman, who visited the scene to assess the situation. Concerned about the health and safety of both learners and staff, they jointly advised that students be sent home while the matter was reported to the appropriate authorities.
Mr. Lukman Hamza, Assemblyman of the area, confirmed the incident in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), describing it as “shocking and deeply troubling.” He said that investigations had begun to identify the perpetrators and determine their motives.
Mr. Seth Seyram Deh, Kadjebi District Director of Education, also validated the report, stating that the school had been officially closed until the environment could be deemed safe for academic activities to resume. He told the GNA that the Dzindziso E.P. JHS had previously suffered similar attacks, which also led to its temporary closure before reopening.
Mr. Deh added that he and the Kadjebi District Chief Executive (DCE) would soon engage community members to discuss effective measures to prevent future occurrences.
A member of staff of the school, who spoke to the GNA on condition of anonymity, said the school had suffered several similar attacks in the past, suggesting that some individuals in the community may not want the school to operate there.
Community members have expressed concern over the incident, calling for swift action to protect the school and ensure the safety of children. Authorities have assured the public that the matter was being treated with urgency. – GNA
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A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
