Two students of Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) have been remanded into police custody by the Agona Swedru District Court for allegedly assaulting a student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School during an inter-schools sports event.
The accused, Benedict Appiah and Bilal Mamid, appeared before the court on Wednesday, presided over by His Worship Victor Kusi, where they were provisionally charged with conspiracy to commit assault and assault.
The court denied their bail application and ordered that they remain in custody until their next court appearance scheduled for March 11, 2026.
A third individual, John Amo, is also under police investigation. Preliminary findings suggest he may have been attempting to shield the victim during the incident, although he has not yet been formally charged.
The Central Regional Police Command has further instructed authorities of Swedru School of Business to present any additional students believed to be involved for investigation.
