A dark cloud hangs over the Kinbu Senior High Technical School in Accra following the heartbreaking death of a first-year student, Addib Alhassan, who tragically lost his life after a classroom altercation turned violent.


According to eyewitness reports, the incident occurred on July 31, 2025, during what was initially a verbal disagreement between Addib and another student. The dispute quickly escalated, leading to Addib being stabbed by his classmate, identified only as Musah. He was rushed to the Adabraka Polyclinic and later transferred to the Ridge Hospital, where he sadly passed away.


The news has sparked nationwide grief, outrage, and a renewed conversation about safety in Ghanaian schools. In the wake of the incident, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle Constituency, expressed deep sorrow and condemned the act in strong terms.


“Violence has no place in our schools. Our children must feel safe in their learning environments,” she said.


Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings, whose constituency includes the Kinbu SHS, has pledged to work closely with law enforcement agencies, the Ghana Education Service (GES), and school authorities to ensure justice is served swiftly. She emphasized the need for immediate safety reforms, mental health support, and conflict resolution training within schools to prevent similar tragedies.


Meanwhile, the family of the deceased student has issued a stern ultimatum, demanding that the suspect be handed over to the authorities. They threatened legal action if their demands are not met by August 1, 2025.


The incident also provoked unrest at the school, as agitated youth stormed the premises, demanding accountability. Security agencies were deployed to restore calm, and investigations into the matter are ongoing.


Beyond the immediate grief, this incident has reignited a nationwide debate about discipline and supervision in schools, particularly under the Free SHS policy. Some commentators have raised concerns about overcrowding, understaffing, and lack of proper monitoring systems in public schools.


For now, Kinbu SHS remains in mourning. Students, teachers, and parents are left in shock, questioning how a place of learning could so quickly become the scene of such a horrifying event.


As Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings rightly stated, violence must never be normalized in our schools. It is now up to all stakeholders—government, school leaders, parents, and society—to work together and make our schools safe spaces where students can learn, grow, and thrive without fear.