O'Reilly Senior High Student Fatally Stabbed on Campus Over Argument. An 18-year-old student, Edward Borketey Sackey, was fatally stabbed at O'Reilly Senior High School in Accra after an argument with a peer.
On September 2, 2024, the peaceful environment of O'Reilly Senior High School (SHS) in Accra was shattered when a final-year student, Edward, was fatally stabbed by a colleague during an altercation on the school premises. This incident has not only left the school community in shock but also raised serious concerns about student discipline, teacher intervention, and the safety of students within Ghanaian secondary schools. This tragic occurrence has sparked a public outcry, especially from Edward’s grieving father, who has expressed his frustrations over the lack of response from the school authorities and the police. As the story unfolds, it brings into focus several issues surrounding violence in schools, the role of teachers in maintaining discipline, and the broader concern of student behavior and safety. The Incident: A Fight Turned Fatal According to reports, the altercation that led to Edward's death started as a heated argument between him and another student. What b...