A reconciliation event meant to ease tensions between students of Bawku Senior High School and Bawku Technical Institute took a violent turn on Tuesday, February 25, resulting in multiple injuries.

The gathering, held at Bawku Technical Institute, was organized by school officials in collaboration with the Kpalwega traditional leadership to put an end to ongoing conflicts between the two institutions.

As part of the peace initiative, the traditional authorities introduced a symbolic ritual—the burial of an okra stick—intended to signify the resolution of hostilities.

However, what began as a solemn event quickly escalated into chaos when hostilities flared up, leading to students hurling stones at one another. The sudden outbreak of violence left at least five students with serious injuries, while several others sustained minor wounds.

Officers from the Bawku Divisional Police Command promptly arrived at the scene to contain the situation. The injured were quickly transported to Quality and Vineyard hospitals in Bawku for medical attention.

Despite the disorder, school authorities and representatives from the Ghana Education Service (GES) proceeded with the symbolic ceremony, ensuring its completion with the participation of the senior prefects from both schools.