The Volta North Regional Police Command has taken action against growing incidents of post-examination vandalism in senior high schools, arresting three former students of Hohoe Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P.) Senior High School for allegedly destroying school property.
The suspects were arrested after a viral video surfaced on social media showing a group of former students damaging sections of the school’s water pipeline shortly after completing their final examinations.
The incident, which has sparked concerns about the conduct of some graduating students, was reported to the police by the school authorities on June 19, 2026.
According to a statement issued by Inspector Felix Kwao, Public Relations Officer of the Volta North Regional Police Command, approximately five former students were captured in the footage allegedly engaging in the unlawful destruction of the school’s water infrastructure after leaving the examination hall.
Following the report, police launched intelligence-led operations and successfully apprehended three of the individuals believed to have participated in the act.
The suspects have been identified as Rashid Suraj Dakpo, 19, Alhassan Mohammed, 20, and Abdul Kadri Abdulai, 20.
Inspector Kwao disclosed that the three have been handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to assist with ongoing investigations and are expected to be arraigned before court to face prosecution.
The Police Command expressed concern over what it described as a worrying trend of vandalism by some graduating students after completing their final examinations.
Authorities warned that such acts constituted criminal offences and would not be tolerated, stressing that anyone found culpable would face legal consequences.
“The Command warns that any student caught engaging in these acts will face the full rigours of the law,” the statement said.
Police further indicated that efforts were continuing to identify and arrest the remaining suspects captured in the video.
The incident has renewed calls for greater guidance and supervision of students during and after examination periods.
The Command appealed to parents, guardians and teachers to strengthen education on discipline, responsible behaviour and respect for public property to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
Education stakeholders have also been urged to work closely with students to promote a culture of accountability and civic responsibility, particularly as they transition from school into higher education and the world of work.
The arrests serve as a strong reminder that acts of vandalism and destruction of public property carry legal consequences, regardless of a person’s status as a student or former student.
