Five students from Mpraeso Senior High School have been remanded in police custody for 10 days following allegations of the rape of a female student.
The Nkawkaw District Court, presided over by His Worship Isaac Agyei, has ordered the headmaster of Mpraeso SHS, James Affadu, to appear before the court.
The headmaster is expected to explain why the school authorities did not immediately report the case to the police and why representatives of the school were absent during court proceedings.
Narrating her ordeal, the victim said she was on her way with her friend to buy food at the canteen when a male student called her.
While approaching him, she saw seven other male students also walk towards them.
According to her, she is not aware of the conversation the suspects had with her friend but she abandoned her as the suspects forcibly had sex with her.
The incident she said occurred on Sunday and there was nobody around to offer help.
“I have been to the hospital for the necessary check up and I want the suspects to face the full rigorous of the law,” she stated.
The headmaster, James Affadu confirmed the incident in an interview with Adom News.
Mr Afadu said the disciplinary committee has dismissed all eight boys and has handed over the case to the police for further investigation and appropriate action.
Agoo Fm News Okyɛadeɛba Owusu Aduomi reports that initially, the suspects were discharged due to discrepancies in the charge sheet prepared by the police, but they were quickly rearrested and brought back to court.
In addition, the court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of three other students who are still at large.
Agoo Fm News Okyɛadeɛba Owusu Aduomi reports that initially, the suspects were discharged due to discrepancies in the charge sheet prepared by the police, but they were quickly rearrested and brought back to court.
