Four students of Ada Senior High Technical School (ADA SHTS) have been arrested following a viral video of them wielding a cutlass and threatening colleagues on campus.
According to the Police, the incident came to their attention at about 12:10 a.m. after officers intercepted the video on social media.
The Police statement disclosed that a police night patrol team was immediately dispatched to the school to intervene.
The Police detailed that with the assistance of school authorities, police arrested Raymond Gyamfi, 18, Oscar Amemoair, 18, Odartey Wilson, 18, and a juvenile who was identified in the viral video.
According to the police, the suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations.
They further advised students to resolve disagreements peacefully through established school structures and to avoid violence.
In a statement issued on Friday, May 22, the Police read, “1. The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested four students of Ada Senior High Technical School following a viral video circulating on social media showing a student wielding a cutlass and threatening other students on campus.
2. The incident came to the attention of the police at about 12:10 a.m. on 22 May 2026 after the video was intercepted online. A police night patrol team was immediately dispatched to the school to intervene
3. With the assistance of school authorities, the police arrested Raymond Gyamfi, 18, Oscar Amemoair, 18, Odartey Wilson, 18, and one juvenile who was identified in the video. The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations
4. Students are advised to resolve disagreements peacefully through laid down school structures and refrain from acts of violence or intimidation. Parents and school authorities are also encouraged to strengthen guidance, supervision, and discipline among students to help maintain safety and order in our various schools.
5. The Command assures the public that investigations are ongoing and further developments will be communicated in due course”.
In related news, Solomon Brako Kusi, the Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive, has confirmed the arrest of the three young men wielding machetes in a viral video.
According to the MCE, one individual has been arrested in connection with the violent clash involving three machete-wielding illegal miners at Akim Oda.
He also disclosed that the two other individuals, who sustained varying degrees of injuries during the incident, are currently receiving treatment in the hospital under heavy police guard.
He further expressed his appreciation to the Akyem Oda Divisional Police Command for their swift and timely response following reports of the incident.
A Police press release issued on May 6, 2026, by DSP David Fianko-Okyere stated, “Suspect George Okyere, age 30 with a deep cut on his forehead and his right finger chopped off was met at the emergency ward of the Oda Jubilee Hospital while suspect Paul Pascalele was met at the Akyem Oda Government Hospital emergency ward with a deep cut on the right hand receiving treatment.
“Meanwhile, suspect Evans Adayele was arrested in his hideout to assist in investigation. Efforts are underway to arrest other suspects for further investigations and prosecution,” part of the police statement said.
See the statement below:
Four students of the Ada Senior High School have been arrested in connection with a viral video showing a student wielding a machete and attacking a colleague.
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) May 24, 2026
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