The Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, has confirmed that four students have been arrested in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred at the Wa Technical Institute in November this year.
He described the incident as a serious breach of school discipline that caused significant damage to school property.
The Institute was temporarily shut down after the riot, which took place on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
The violence broke out during prep time as students returned from classes, resulting in damage to several facilities, including the administration block and school buses.
Saaka Adams, the acting Regional Director of Ghana TVET and Principal of the Wa Technical Institute, said the incident left many students traumatised.
He noted that the school would remain closed for a week to allow them time to rest and recover.
In the days following the unrest, Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Clement Apaak visited the campus on Saturday, 22 November, expressing disappointment at the extent of destruction.
Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, December 9, DCOP Yiribaare explained that the chaos started when some students resisted internal disciplinary actions.
What was meant to be a routine enforcement of school rules escalated after students repeatedly ignored warnings against the use of unauthorised uniforms and mobile phones.
He also revealed that the police are investigating the school’s domestic bursar after several school food items were reportedly found in her possession.
He added that the case would be forwarded to court if she is found to have acted unlawfully.
