Another violent attack at Salaga Senior High School in the East Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region has left one student unconscious and hospitalised, while several others—mostly boys from Salaga township—have fled the school, their whereabouts unknown.

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The latest incident occurred on Thursday, February 6, after a group of students from Salaga marched to the headmaster’s office, demanding the release of three of their peers who had been arrested in connection with a previous altercation.

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The students argued that the arrests were biased, insisting that the opposing group involved in Saturday’s clash should also be detained. When the headmaster refused to meet their demands, the students began throwing stones in protest.

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The commotion attracted youth from Kpembe, a nearby suburb, who stormed the school and physically assaulted some students, leaving one unconscious.

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Despite this new wave of violence, no arrests have been made, but police officers have been deployed to the school to maintain order and ensure the safety of students and staff.

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The tensions at Salaga SHS trace back to a violent confrontation on Saturday, February 1, which left one student seriously injured.

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On Tuesday, February 4, police arrested 20 students and retrieved a locally manufactured gun. Seventeen of the arrested students have since been granted bail, with the condition to report periodically, while the remaining three were expected to be processed for court.

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The violence reportedly started as a disagreement between two day students during an entertainment event, but it quickly escalated into a broader conflict involving groups from Salaga and Kpembe townships.

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In response to the unrest, a seven-member committee has been formed to investigate the clashes and propose measures to prevent future occurrences.

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