A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic SHS in the Ashanti Region has been arrested following a viral video showing him allegedly assaulting a female student. GES has launched an investigation into the incident.
Nyinahin Catholic SHS Teacher Arrested Following Viral Video
A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region has been arrested after a video circulating on social media allegedly showed him physically assaulting a female student on campus.
The arrest was confirmed by the Ghana Education Service (GES) through its Public Relations Officer, Daniel Fenyi, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
According to Mr. Fenyi, the Ashanti Regional Education Directorate has commenced investigations into the incident and will submit a detailed report to the GES headquarters for further action.
GES Confirms Investigation
In a social media post, Mr. Fenyi indicated that authorities had taken immediate action following public concerns raised by the viral footage.
The video, which has generated widespread discussion across social media platforms, appears to show the teacher repeatedly striking the student before lifting and throwing her to the ground while other individuals attempted to intervene.
Witnesses in the video could be heard pleading with the teacher to stop the assault, reminding him that the victim was a female student. The teacher reportedly responded by questioning whether the student herself was mindful of her conduct.
Public Outrage and Calls for Accountability
The incident has sparked significant public condemnation, with many Ghanaians expressing concern over student safety and discipline practices in schools.
Education stakeholders, parents, and civil society groups have called for a thorough investigation and appropriate sanctions if the allegations are confirmed.
Many observers have stressed the need for schools to maintain discipline through professional and lawful means while safeguarding the rights and dignity of learners.
Circumstances Remain Unclear
At the time of publication, school authorities had not publicly disclosed the circumstances that led to the confrontation between the teacher and the student.
The Ghana Education Service has indicated that investigations are ongoing and that further details will be provided after the regional directorate completes its report.
Student Protection in Schools
The incident has renewed discussions about child protection, professional conduct, and student welfare within Ghana’s educational institutions.
Education experts have emphasized that while discipline remains an important aspect of school management, it must be administered within approved legal and professional frameworks that protect students from harm.
Stakeholders are expected to closely monitor the outcome of the investigation as the GES determines the appropriate administrative and disciplinary measures.
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