- A Form 2 student at Atieku Church of Christ SHS has been hospitalised following an alleged physical assault by the school’s administrator, Mr. Lee Evans.
- The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a confiscated mobile phone. Witnesses say the administrator launched a violent attack after the student attempted to retrieve the phone.
- A University of Cape Coast lecturer intervened and rushed the unconscious student to hospital. Police have since arrested Mr. Evans, and investigations are ongoing.
A disturbing incident at Atieku Church of Christ SHS has left a Form 2 student hospitalised and the school community reeling.
According to eyewitness accounts, the school’s administrator, Mr. Lee Evans, allegedly assaulted the student following a dispute over a confiscated mobile phone. The phone, initially taken from one student, was handed to another for safekeeping. When the victim attempted to retrieve it on behalf of its owner, tensions escalated.
Students who witnessed the altercation claim Mr. Evans responded with physical violence, reportedly launching a “boxing attack” that left the student unconscious. The situation took a critical turn when a lecturer from the University of Cape Coast, who had arrived to enrol his nephew, encountered students pleading for help at the school’s entrance.
The lecturer acted swiftly, transporting the injured student to a nearby health facility and later reporting the incident to the Wassa Ateiku Police Station. Authorities responded promptly, arresting Mr. Evans as investigations into the case continue.
The incident has sparked outrage among parents and residents, with calls for stricter oversight of school administrators and better protection for students. As the student recovers in hospital, the community awaits further updates from law enforcement and school officials.
