We recently received news of a concerning incident involving students from the Comboni Technical Institute and Sogakofe Senior High School. The altercation resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, four of whom are current students at Comboni Technical Institute and four are alumni of the same institution. They were apprehended by the police at the Sogakofe Divisional Command in connection with their alleged involvement in a violent assault on Sogakofe Senior High School.
The conflict stemmed from reported cases of student bullying by the Comboni Technical Institute students, which led to a retaliatory response from the students at Sogakofe Senior High School. This unfortunate escalation resulted in a standoff between the two schools, causing significant damage to school properties at Sogakofe Senior High School and injuries to a Comboni Technical Institute school driver.
In response to this incident, Maxwell Lukutor, a former Old Students’ President of SOGASCO and the Parliamentary Candidate for the NDC, emphasized the need for structural reforms to address students implicated in the alleged altercation during a Citi News interview. While advocating for disciplinary actions, he also urged students to refrain from engaging in violent behaviors.
It is crucial for educational institutions to prioritize the safety and well-being of their students and to foster an environment that promotes respect and non-violent conflict resolution. We hope that this incident serves as a catalyst for meaningful discussions and proactive measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
As we await further developments on this matter, our thoughts are with the affected individuals and the school communities involved.
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