A 15-year-old Junior High School 2 female student at Assin Krofofrodo D/A Basic School in Ghana's Central Region has been arrested after slashing a male classmate with a cutlass. The victim, a Junior High School 1 student, sustained a deep wound on his inner wrist and is in critical condition at a nearby hospital. The attack occurred during a school-mandated cleanup exercise when the boy allegedly touched her breast repeatedly despite her warnings.
Incident Details
According to the girl's account, school authorities had instructed students to weed the overgrown compound using cutlasses. During the exercise, the boy repeatedly touched and played with her breast. She claimed she warned him multiple times to stop, but he ignored her and continued the inappropriate conduct, determined to 'take a feel' of her breasts. Enraged, she picked up a cutlass and slashed him on his inner wrist, causing profuse bleeding.
School's Response and Parental Outrage
The victim's parents accused school authorities of negligence, alleging that officials failed to take immediate action after the incident. They claimed the boy was left unattended for some time despite bleeding heavily, and no one rushed him to the hospital. It was only after his mother returned from the farm that he received medical attention. The parents expressed outrage that the school showed no concern during school hours.
Call for Investigation
Joyce Enyan, elder sister of the female student, speaking on behalf of the family, called on the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the conduct of school authorities and their handling of the situation. The case has sparked debate about sexual harassment in schools and the use of violence in self-defense. Police are investigating both the alleged sexual assault and the retaliatory attack.
