Viral video leads to arrest of 3 former students for school property vandalism

Three former students of Hohoe E.P. Senior High School have been arrested by the Volta North Regional Police Command for allegedly vandalizing school property. The incident occurred shortly after the students completed their final examinations.

The arrests were prompted by a viral video circulating online, which purportedly shows a group of former students destroying the school’s water pipeline. The school reported the incident to the police on June 19, 2026. According to a police statement, about five former students were captured in the video and are alleged to have unlawfully damaged the pipeline.

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The Volta North Regional Police Command has noted that this behaviour is becoming increasingly common.

Intelligence operations led to the arrest of Rashid Suraj Dakpo, 19, Alhassan Mohammed, 20, and Abdul Kadri Abdulai, 20. They have been handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for further investigation and will be processed for court. Police are actively working to apprehend the remaining suspects seen in the video.

The command expressed concern over a growing trend of students vandalizing school property after exams, stating that such acts undermine discipline and burden educational institutions. They warned that individuals found culpable would face legal consequences, regardless of their status. The police urged students to celebrate responsibly and appealed to parents, guardians, and teachers to educate young people on the consequences of vandalism and unlawful conduct.

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The command further urged students to celebrate the completion of their examinations responsibly and avoid actions that could attract criminal sanctions.