3 Persons Remanded Over Alleged Attack On Obuasi SHTS Headmaster

The Obuasi Circuit Court has remanded three men in connection with a violent attack and destruction of property at *Obuasi Senior High Technical School*. The case has been adjourned to *August 17*.

The accused are *Kwasi Brefo, alias “Allah”, Appiah Arthur Joseph, also known as “Nana Appiah”, and Desmond Owusu*. They are facing charges of *abetment to commit crime, causing harm, and unlawful damage*.

According to the prosecution, the three allegedly assisted other persons who are still at large to attack the headmaster, *Abdul Zakari*, with cutlasses and sticks, inflicting injuries on him. They are also accused of helping to damage school property.

The incident happened on *August 5, 2026*, amid rising tension on campus.

Some students had earlier accused the headmaster of being involved in alleged ritual activities, and also alleged that he had inappropriate relationships with some female students.

The three suspects have been remanded into custody and will reappear in court next week.