An 18-year-old student of O’Reilly SHS has been arrested and charged with murder following the alleged fatal stabbing of a colleague on Monday, September 2, 2024
Following the incident, he was taken into custody and made his initial court appearance on September 5.
The suspect whose name is given as Godwin is scheduled to return to court on September 19, 2024, for further proceedings.
Background
Edward Borketey Sackey, a General Arts student, was stabbed on Monday during a heated argument with a fellow student, which escalated into violence.
The incident occurred shortly after the students completed an exam. Sackey reportedly got into a dispute with a schoolmate, identified only as Godwin, a Visual Arts student. The argument allegedly centered on a comparison of whose father was wealthier. The disagreement quickly devolved into a physical confrontation, during which Godwin allegedly stabbed Sackey multiple times.
Sackey was rushed to the LEKMA Hospital by his peers in a desperate attempt to save his life. However, he was pronounced dead on arrival. Videos and photos circulating on social media show the frantic efforts of students to help Sackey, as well as an image of him lying unconscious on a white cloth.
The news of Sackey’s death has sent shockwaves through the school and the broader community, prompting a crucial meeting between the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the school’s management on Tuesday. The meeting, which involved the Greater Accra Regional Director of Education, Stephen Abamfo, and the Municipal Director of Education at the Ledzokuku Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA), focused on how discipline is maintained on campus and the ongoing investigation into the incident.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Candy Nana Esi Arthur
