Cutlass-Wielding Ada SHS Students Arrested After Viral Video Sparks Safety Concerns
Four students of Ada Senior High Technical School were arrested after a video surfaced online showing a student brandishing a cutlass and allegedly threatening colleagues on campus. The incident reportedly came to the attention of the police around 12:10 a.m. on May 22, 2026. The arrest has reignited concerns about violence, intimidation and the growing culture of aggression in some second-cycle institutions across the country.
The police identified the suspects as Raymond Gyamfi, 18, Oscar Amemoair, 18, Odartey Wilson, 18 and one juvenile. All four are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The police, in their statement, advised students to resolve disagreements peacefully through established school disciplinary structures rather than resorting to threats or violence.
The Tema Regional Police Command assured the public that investigations into the incident are ongoing and that further developments would be communicated in due course.
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Ada Senior High Technical School is at the center of a police investigation involving several students. A viral video has brought renewed attention to safety concerns in schools - but what does it reveal?
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