The Kade Magistrate Court, presided over by George Davis Ofori, has fined each of the boys who assaulted a teacher an amount of GHC3,800.
Out of the fine, GHC1,800 is to be paid to the court, while GHC2,000 is to be paid as compensation to the victim.
When the case was called, Judge Ofori asked the boys what they had learned during the period they were remanded in prison. The boys narrated the hardships they went through while in custody.
Taking into account their young age and the lessons they claimed to have learned, the magistrate decided to fine them instead of imposing a custodial sentence.
The court, however, ruled that failure by any of the boys to pay the GHC3,800 fine will result in a six-month prison sentence.
On January 7, the Ghana Police Service arrested five suspects in connection with the violent assault of Michael Quayson, a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Kwaebibirim Municipality.
Awoonor Yevu Godwin, the Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), confirmed the development to Citi News. He stated that the five suspects are scheduled to be arraigned before the Kade Circuit Court this morning, Wednesday, January 7.
The investigation has been spearheaded by the Police Cyber Security Unit, reflecting a specialized commitment by the Police Service to ensure accountability for crimes committed against educators.
Background of the Assault
The case dates back to October 5, 2025, when Michael Quayson was ambushed and brutally assaulted between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. while returning to his home. According to his family, Quayson was attacked by a group of eight individuals, including current and former students of Kade SHTS, when he stopped near his residence.
Prior to these recent arrests, only one student had been apprehended and was subsequently granted bail, a development that sparked concern among teachers in the Kwaebibirem Municipality regarding their safety.
Meanwhile, the Quayson family, supported by teacher unions, has called upon the government, the Ministry of Education, and the Ghana Police Service to institute firm protective measures for educators.
They emphasize that the prosecution of these five suspects is a necessary step toward justice and the prevention of escalating violence against teachers in the country.
