A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region has been arrested following the circulation of a viral video showing him allegedly assaulting a female student on campus.
The arrest was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Daniel Fenyi, in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
“The Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher seen in the viral video fighting a female student has been arrested! The regional education directorate is investigating the matter. Full report to be submitted to HQ,” Mr Fenyi wrote.
The incident has generated widespread public concern after footage shared on social media appeared to show the teacher physically confronting the student as bystanders pleaded with him to stop.
In the video, the teacher is seen repeatedly striking the student before allegedly lifting and throwing her to the ground.
Witnesses can be heard urging him to remember that the student was a girl and to refrain from assaulting her. However, the teacher, who appeared visibly agitated, responded, “Is she aware she is a lady?”
The circumstances leading to the confrontation have not yet been disclosed by school authorities or the Ghana Education Service.
According to GES, the Ashanti Regional Education Directorate has commenced investigations into the incident and is expected to submit a detailed report to the service’s headquarters.
The arrest comes amid growing calls for accountability and stronger measures to safeguard students within educational institutions.
The outcome of the investigations is expected to determine any further disciplinary or legal action against the teacher.
As part of the investigations, the Ashanti Regional Police Command has issued a medical report form to an 18-year-old female student allegedly assaulted by a caretaker of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, as investigations into the incident captured in a viral video continue.
Police say the victim, identified as Patience Chibu, has been referred for medical examination and treatment following the alleged assault at the school’s hostel.
The development comes after the arrest of 39-year-old Eric Buernortey Apaflo, a caretaker at the hostel, who was captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting the student during a confrontation over alleged misconduct.
According to the police, preliminary investigations suggest a misunderstanding arose after the suspect confronted the student and some male students at the hostel, resulting in the alleged assault.
A Police Medical Report Form has since been issued to facilitate the victim’s medical assessment and treatment, while the suspect remains in custody assisting with investigations.
The incident reportedly sparked outrage among some students, leading to tensions at the school before police intervened to restore calm.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command says investigations are ongoing and has urged the public to remain calm and use lawful means to address grievances and disputes.
