We never imagined something like this could happen here,” a shocked student said after chaos erupted at the Seventh Day Adventist Senior High School in Bantama on Friday, April 4, 2025.

In a deeply disturbing turn of events, a second-year student at the Adventist SHS in Bantama, Ashanti Region, allegedly brought a firearm to campus and discharged it during break time—accidentally shooting two of his classmates. The Suame Divisional Police swiftly arrested the student, now identified as Amoabeng, and have launched a full-scale investigation into the incident that has shaken both the school and local community.

What Happened?

According to eyewitness accounts and Citi News reports, the altercation began when a group of students questioned whether the weapon Amoabeng had was real or functional. In an apparent attempt to prove its legitimacy, he fired the gun—injuring two peers in the process.

Tragically, one of the victims sustained a serious head wound and was rushed to Kwadaso Hospital before being referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital due to the critical nature of her injuries.

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Police Launch Investigation Into SHS Gun Incident

Authorities from the Suame Police Command confirmed the arrest of the suspect and have commenced investigations into the origin of the firearm, how it was smuggled onto school premises, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

No official statement has yet clarified whether the gun was licensed, stolen, or a locally manufactured weapon, adding to the rising concern among parents, teachers, and education authorities.

Growing Concern Over School Safety in Ghana

This incident has reignited national debates around security measures in schools across Ghana. While violent incidents remain rare, the accessibility of weapons among youth poses a significant challenge to educational institutions striving to provide safe learning environments.

What Comes Next?

Education stakeholders and community leaders are urging for stricter gun control and psychological evaluations of students with behavioral red flags. In the meantime, the Ghana Education Service is expected to issue guidelines on immediate safety interventions.