Police have launched investigations into a violent incident at Agona Swedru in the Central region that marred the District Schools Athletics Games on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
A confrontation between students from two participating schools reportedly degenerated into a disorder, disrupting what was intended to showcase sporting talent and camaraderie.
Eyewitnesses said tensions escalated between students of Obrachire Senior High Technical School and Swedru School of Business, widely known as SWESBUS, culminating in a physical clash.
A student from Obrachire SHS was allegedly attacked by a group of students in the course of the disturbance, where the victim was reportedly struck with sticks and pelted with stones before some bystanders came to his rescue to restore calm.
There have since been videos of the foul development circulating on social media, capturing scenes of confusion, with a crowd gathered around the injured student as the altercation unfolded. He was subsequently conveyed to a health facility for medical attention.
The Ghana Police Service, in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Monday, February 23, 2026, confirmed the incident, saying it had taken notice of the footage that has gone viral since.
“The Ghana Police Service has sighted a viral video in which a group of people are seen pelting stones at a student.
“Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and further developments will be communicated in due course.
“The Service strongly condemns the violence and assures the public that all perpetrators will be identified and brought to justice,” the statement indicated.
The police have since assured the public that those found culpable will face the full rigours of the law, as efforts continue to establish the precise circumstances that led to the confrontation.
The incident has sparked concern among residents and education stakeholders in the country, with calls for enhanced security and stricter supervision at inter-school sporting events to prevent a recurrence.
Authorities say further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
