- Protest at Tamale Technical University (TTU) on September 16, 2025, turned violent.
- 6 injured: 3 police officers and 3 students hospitalized.
- Protest described by police as unlawful.
- Around 500 students reportedly gathered at the administration block.
- Students allegedly burned tyres at entrances, the admin block, and a police post.
- Police responded with water cannons and warning shots after being pelted with stones.
- No damage to school property or police facilities recorded.
- Calm has since been restored, with temporary police deployment on campus.
A student protest at Tamale Technical University (TTU) on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, escalated into a violent confrontation with police, leaving six people injured. According to the Ghana Police Service, three officers and three students were hospitalized following the clash.
The demonstration, described by authorities as unlawful, was sparked by grievances against the university’s management. Intelligence reports indicated that about 500 students had gathered at the administration block, where they set vehicle tyres ablaze at the school’s main entrance, the administration area, and near a police post.
A police team led by Superintendent Richard Lantei Odartey was dispatched to the campus to restore order. However, tensions quickly rose when the students allegedly pelted the officers with stones. The police responded with warning shots and water cannons, resulting in injuries on both sides.
Despite the chaos, no damage was reported to school property or police installations. By the afternoon, law enforcement had brought the situation under control, with a temporary police presence maintained on campus to prevent further disturbances.
Authorities emphasized that while the right to demonstrate is recognized, violent protests will not be tolerated.
