CID Boss Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum Following Brutal Assault at School Games
In a swift response to a disturbing viral video, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Donkor, has personally intervened in a case of violent student misconduct. During a high-profile visit to the Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS), the CID chief issued a stern 24-hour ultimatum to the school's headmaster to produce the students allegedly involved in the assault of a peer.
The Incident
The tension stems from the recently concluded district athletics games, where a student from Obrachire Senior High School was reportedly targeted and physically assaulted. The incident, captured in a video that has since circulated widely on social media, shows a group of students believed to be from SWESBUS subjecting the victim to a violent ordeal.
The footage sparked public outrage, prompting the police hierarchy to take immediate action rather than waiting for standard administrative channels.
A "Stormy" Intervention
COP Lydia Donkor’s arrival at the SWESBUS campus was described as a direct and "stormy" encounter. Bypassing the usual bureaucratic delays, the CID Director-General made it clear that the Ghana Police Service views the incident not merely as a breach of school discipline, but as a criminal act.
Key points from the ultimatum include:
Identification: The school administration must provide the full names and details of every student clearly visible in the footage.
Accountability: The headmaster has been held responsible for ensuring these individuals are handed over to the police for questioning.
Zero Tolerance: COP Donkor emphasized that "student status" does not grant immunity from the laws regarding physical assault and battery.
Broader Implications for School Safety
This intervention signals a shift in how authorities handle school-based violence. Historically, such matters were often settled internally by school boards. However, the severity of this assault and its public visibility have necessitated a legal approach to serve as a deterrent.
"The safety of students during inter-school competitions is paramount. Violence will not be shielded under the guise of school rivalry." — Summary of the CID's stance.
What’s Next?
As the 24-hour clock ticks down, the management of Swedru School of Business is under immense pressure to comply. Failure to produce the suspects could lead to further legal complications for the school’s administration for shielding criminal activity.
Local education observers are calling for calm but insist that justice must be served to ensure that district games remain a space for sportsmanship rather than thuggery.
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