The students are under investigation for openly displaying weapons
Students of the Winneba Technical Institute who were seen in a viral video brandishing weapons are currently under investigation by the school authorities.
According to the Assistant Administrator of the institution, Stephen Yaw Asare, the students, numbering about eight, who appeared in the video have been identified, while efforts are ongoing to uncover the identities of others who may have been connected to the incident.
Yaw Asare explained that, based on their interrogation of some of the students, it came to light that the act was intended to be playful, with no malicious intent.
However, he acknowledged that the video has triggered widespread backlash and outrage, which he said has tarnished the reputation of the school.
He assured that the necessary disciplinary actions will be taken to address the issue and serve as a deterrent to others.
“We assembled the students and were able to identify (sic) some of the students. We took them to the principal’s office to interrogate them further. After the interrogation, we realised they were doing something just for fun but unfortunately, looking at the nature of the video, we have to take action,” he said in an interview with Channel One on May 20, 2025.
Yaw Asare expressed shock at how the students were able to obtain such weapons, emphasising that the school neither permits nor requires students to bring such items to the campus.
“And nobody has ever told them to bring such things because it’s something we do not allow. Even mobile phones are not allowed and we forbid our students from using (sic) it while on campus. However, you look at it, it is our students, and regardless of the circumstances, our name has gone viral in line with the negativity they portrayed. So, we still have to apply our rules to mete out the punishment they deserve,” he added.
This update comes after a video surfaced on social media showing students of the Winneba Technical Institute openly displaying a variety of weapons.
The footage captured a group of students parading and brandishing what appeared to be knives and other objects within the school premises, sparking widespread condemnation from the public.
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