The Ghana Police Service has disclosed that six students have been arrested in separate incidents of violence and destruction of property in the Upper East Region, as it cautioned final-year students preparing to complete the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to remain disciplined and law-abiding.
According to a statement posted on the Service’s official X account, two students of Zebilla Senior High Technical School were arrested in connection with the alleged arson of a teacher’s apartment.
In a separate incident at Bawku Senior High School, four students were arrested for alleged rioting, assault on school staff and the destruction of property.
The Police cited the two incidents as examples of growing acts of indiscipline among students and warned that anyone found engaging in violence, vandalism or other unlawful conduct would be arrested and prosecuted.
The caution comes as final-year students across the country prepare to complete their WASSCE examinations on Friday, June 19, 2026.
The Police Service urged candidates to celebrate responsibly and refrain from acts that could endanger lives or damage property.
It also called on parents, guardians and school authorities to work together to instill discipline and promote peaceful conduct among students during the post-examination period.
The Service reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order and stressed that it would not hesitate to take action against students who breach the law.
