A Takoradi District Court has sentenced a second-year student of Takoradi Technical Institute (TTI), Emmanuel Sam, popularly known as Agogo, to six months in prison for stabbing a teacher on campus.
In addition to the jail term, the court directed Sam to pay GH₵3,000 in compensation to the victim or face an extra three months in prison. He was also fined GH₵2,400.
The incident took place on September 23, 2025, when Sam entered the school through an unauthorized route. A teacher on duty stopped him and attempted to escort him to the senior housemaster for disciplinary action.
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In an attempt to resist, Sam pulled out a pair of scissors from his pocket and stabbed the teacher in the arm. With support from other staff, he was restrained, arrested, and later handed over to the Central Police Station.
Investigations further revealed that Sam had a record of truancy and absenteeism. He was arraigned before the court on Friday, where judgment was delivered.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem