Five accused persons have been convicted and remanded into prison custody in connection with the assault of a tutor at Kade Senior High Technical School (SHTS), police have confirmed.
The suspects, Felix Nana Danquah, Isaac Okai, also known as Dubai, Edward Baah, known as Missed Call, Maxwell Kwasi Antwi, also called Ozil, and Richmond Yeboah, known as Star Boy, were arrested from their hideouts and arraigned before the Kade District Court on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
They were charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, namely assault, and assault. All five pleaded guilty to the charges and were convicted on their own plea.
The court, however, deferred sentencing and remanded the convicts into prison custody. They are expected to reappear before the court on January 20, 2026, for sentencing.
In a statement signed by DSP David Fianko-Okyere, Head of Public Affairs for the Eastern South Region, the Police cautioned the public, particularly the youth, against engaging in violent attacks, stressing that such acts constitute criminal offences.
The Police further assured the public of their continued commitment to protecting life and property.