The La District Court has remanded an 18-year-old suspect in connection with the death of a final-year student at O’Reilly SHS, holding him in police custody for two weeks.
The suspect, Godwin, faces a murder charge after allegedly stabbing his classmate, Edward Borketey Sackey, on Monday, September 2. Godwin was arrested on Tuesday, September 3, and appeared in court on Thursday, September 5. His next court appearance is scheduled for September 19, 2024.
The tragic incident reportedly occurred after a heated altercation between the two students, allegedly over whose father was wealthier. The stabbing took place on the school’s premises shortly after the victim had completed an exam. A cousin of the deceased, who witnessed the incident, confirmed that the fight led to the fatal stabbing.
“The school authorities haven’t communicated anything since yesterday. The police haven’t contacted us, and even the family of the boy who killed my son hasn’t reached out.
We demand answers from the school authorities and the parents of the boy. We want justice and need to know what happened,” he told TV3’s reporter, Noble Crosby.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Edward Borketey Sackey, a final-year student at O’Reilly Senior High School in Accra.
In a press release, the GES extended its condolences to the bereaved family and assured the public that a thorough investigation is in progress.
According to the statement released on September 4, 2024, “the Director-General of the GES led a team to visit both the school and the bereaved family to offer support.
The GES is collaborating closely with the relevant authorities to ensure that all circumstances surrounding the incident are thoroughly investigated.”
