This Obrachire student was assaulted during inter-school activity in Agona Swedru
The father of the Obrachire student who was assaulted during an inter-school incident in Agona Swedru has revealed that his son is battling severe psychological trauma, as the family struggles to come to terms with the attack.
Speaking in an interview on JoyNews, Kobby Akpaka Fiadzigbe said his son has been left both physically injured and emotionally shaken following the assault.
“My son is psychologically traumatised. Physically, he has been tortured. I am currently covering the cost of his dental treatment, and when he stabilises, I will look for a psychologist,” he said.
The incident, which occurred in Agona Swedru, has sparked concern among parents and education stakeholders, particularly over student safety during extracurricular activities.
Despite the gravity of the incident, Fiadzigbe said he has no intention of withdrawing his son from school. According to him, education remains paramount.
“Education is the lifeblood of everybody. Despite the incident, I cannot truncate his education,” he stated.
He clarified that the attack was carried out by students from a different school and not his son’s institution, hence his decision to allow the boy to return to class once he is fit.
“For now, he has to go back to the school because it is not the same school that attacked him. It was a different school,” he explained.
Fiadzigbe disclosed that the family is currently focused on addressing his son’s physical injuries, particularly dental treatment resulting from the assault.
He admitted that seeking professional psychological help is part of the plan, but financial constraints have delayed that step.
“Seeing a psychologist is another concern. I haven’t made up my mind yet because I am now taking care of his teeth. When he stabilises, then I will look for a psychologist. That also involves money,” he said.
The father’s comments underscore the emotional toll violent school incidents take on students and their families, as well as the financial strain that can accompany medical and psychological care.
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