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Headmistress displays seized contraceptives at PTA meeting
Parents were stunned when Mrs Dorothy Adentwi-Hayford, the Aggrey Memorial SHS headmistress displayed seized condoms, pills, and unauthorized items from students during a spirited address at the school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting in Cape Coast.
In a firm stance against growing indiscipline in the school, MrsAdentwi-Hayford placed the confiscated items on the high table as a visual illustration of the moral and disciplinary challenges some students posed.
Though she declined to name the culprits, she assured parents that appropriate disciplinary actions— alongside counselling-would be taken.
She clarified that while the majority of students were disciplined, a persistent few continued to exhibit deviant behaviours that undermined the school’s standards.
“These include sneaking out without exeat, bullying, stealing, truancy, and general apathy towards academic work,” she said.
More troubling, according to her, was the conduct of some parents who condoned such behaviours.
She condemned instances where parents verbally attacked or placed curses on school authorities for disciplining their wards without verifying the facts.
Determined to restore order, MrsAdentwi-Hayford announced stricter disciplinary measures, warning that any form of misconduct would not be tolerated as the school strives to move from a category B to a category A institution.
She urged parents to take an active interest in their children’s welfare beyond just providing for their material needs.
“When your children return home with complaints, please investigate. Contact the school before jumping to conclusions,” she advised.
She also called on parents to respect the school’s security protocols, which are designed to protect the students.
Several parents who contributed during the open forum supported the headmistress’ call for tougher discipline, commending her efforts to maintain high standards. —GNA
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
