The Ghana Police Service has cautioned final-year students preparing to complete the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to celebrate responsibly and refrain from engaging in acts that could lead to criminal prosecution.
In a statement issued ahead of the end of the examinations on Friday, June 19, the Police urged candidates across the country to remain disciplined and law-abiding as they mark the completion of their secondary education.
The Service warned that acts of violence, vandalism, arson, assault, and other unlawful conduct often associated with post-examination celebrations carry serious legal consequences that could negatively affect students’ futures and academic aspirations.
“The Police will not hesitate to arrest and prosecute any student found engaging in such conduct,” the statement stressed.
The warning follows two recent incidents of student unrest in the Upper East Region that resulted in the arrest of six students.
At Zebilla Senior High Technical School, two students were arrested in connection with the alleged arson of a teacher’s apartment.
In a separate incident at Bawku Senior High School, four students were arrested for rioting, assaulting school staff, and destroying school and private property.
The Police Service called on students, parents, guardians, and school authorities to work together to promote discipline, respect, and peaceful celebrations at the end of the examination period.
