5 students injured as Peace ceremony between Bawku schools turns violent
Violence Erupts at Bawku Peace Ceremony, Leaving Several Students Injured
At least five students sustained severe injuries, while several others suffered minor wounds, after violence broke out during a peace ceremony between students of Bawku Senior High School and Bawku Technical Institute on Tuesday, February 25.
WATCH: At least five students sustained severe injuries, with several others suffering minor wounds, after violence erupted during a peace ceremony between students of Bawku Senior High School and Bawku Technical Institute on Tuesday, February 25.
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The event, held at Bawku Technical Institute, was organized by school authorities in collaboration with Kpalwega traditional rulers to address the recurring clashes between the two schools.
As part of the reconciliation efforts, the traditional leaders proposed the burial of the okra stick, a symbolic peace ritual meant to foster harmony.
However, tensions quickly escalated, leading to students from both schools hurling stones at each other, disrupting the proceedings and causing multiple injuries.
The Bawku Divisional Police Command swiftly intervened to restore order, preventing further violence. Meanwhile, the injured students were immediately rushed to Quality and Vineyard hospitals in Bawku for medical attention.
Despite the unexpected disruption, school authorities and the Ghana Education Service (GES) proceeded with the ritual, ensuring its successful completion with the involvement of senior prefects from both schools.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the two schools and the urgent need for sustained peace-building efforts to prevent future conflicts.
