EDUCATION

VIDEO: Gunshots at Kumasi Islamic SHS as police allegedly fire live bullets, students unconscious

Ambulances have rushed unconscious students to a hospital

Scores of students of the Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi have reportedly been rushed to the hospital following an incident with police.

According to a 3news report sighted by GhanaWeb, some students of the school early on Monday morning blocked the Abrepo Junction-Barekese road to protest the absence of speed ramps resulting in several accidents being recorded in and around the school.

The report indicates over 20 students have fallen unconscious and have been rushed to a hospital.

“Police have allegedly fired live bullets to disperse students of Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi.

About 20 of the students have been reportedly rushed to the hospital.
The protesting students were said to have been met by the police who fired warning shots to disperse the incident,” the report by 3news said.

It is however not known what may have caused the students to collapse.

Reports indicate however that police have denied firing live bullets. According to them, they only fired warning shots to disperse the said students.

There is police presence on campus and school authorities are trying to salvage the situation.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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