A Seven-member committee has been set up to investigate the circumstances that led to the recent student disturbances at the Ghana Senior High School (GHANASCO) in Tamale.
The committee is chaired by Mr Charles K. Nyabo, a retired educationalist. Its terms of reference include the establishment of the extent of damage, identification of the perpetrators and victims and the making of appropriate recommendations to forestall future occAurrence of such riots.
The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Moses Mabengba, who inaugurated the committee yesterday, charged the members to submit their report within two weeks.
In another development, the 16 students of the school who were arrested in connection with their alleged involvement in the riots have been granted bail. They are to report back to the police on June 14, 2010 as further investigations continue into their involvement in the matter.
An unspecified number of students who inhaled tear gas fired by the police to disperse the rampaging youth have also since been treated and discharged from the Tamale Teaching Hospital.
Last Sunday, the students went on the rampage destroying school property and some personal belongings of their tutors after accusing the authorities of arbitrarily seizing their mobile phones.
The irate students also accused the authorities of charging them astronomical fees and denying them quality meals.
The authorities have, however, denied the students’ claims and explained that all decisions taken were arrived at after consultations with the school’s Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and members of the board of directors.
The school was closed down last Monday following the disturbances.
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