In the Wa municipality of the Upper West region, three students enrolled at the Wa Technical Institute have been apprehended by the police after allegedly launching an assault on their housemaster.

As reported by Citinewsroom, the incident transpired on Tuesday, July 25, and came to light when the school authorities promptly reported the matter, prompting swift action from the law enforcement authorities.

The housemaster, identified as Ishmail Musah Froko, suffered severe injuries as a result of the brutal attack and required immediate medical attention, necessitating his urgent transfer to the Wa Municipal Hospital for treatment.

The assault occurred at a residence located two blocks away from the Wa Technical Institute, during a routine monitoring visit conducted by Mr. Froko.

One student has been detained in connection with the assault on the housemaster, while two others were arrested for attacking a fellow student who had courageously intervened to rescue the beleaguered teacher from harm.