The Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Volta Region has indefinitely closed Sokode Senior High Technical School.
This follows violent clashes between students and residents in the Sokode community.
The altercation, which began on Saturday stemmed from ongoing disputes and led to injuries on both sides.
A journalist from Ho-based Swiss FM, covering the incident, was severely wounded.
Additionally, several students and community members sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Police and military forces have been deployed to the school and the Sokode community to restore order and prevent further escalation.
In an interview with Channel One News, Volta Regional GES Director, Francis Yao Agbemeadi, confirmed the closure, stating that the decision was made to ensure the safety of students and staff while investigations are conducted.
source:- channel1news
