Student Fighting for His Life After Machete Attack Following Inter-School Clash

 

• Sporting Rivalry Turns Bloody as SHS Student Slashed in Koforidua Ambush

• Inter-School Tensions Escalate Into Machete Attack Leaving Student in Critical Condition

• Daylight Revenge Attack Leaves Koforidua SHS Student Fighting for His Life

A violent altercation between students of two senior high schools in Koforidua has left one student battling for his life after he was attacked with a machete in what authorities believe was a retaliatory act stemming from a recent sporting event clash.

Jerome Appiah, a student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School, sustained a serious shoulder injury after he was ambushed by a rival student from New Juaben Senior High School. According to reports, the incident occurred while Jerome was on his way to school. He was said to have been eating when the suspect and his accomplices confronted him unexpectedly.

Eyewitness accounts indicate that the attack was swift and targeted. The assailant allegedly slashed Jerome across the shoulder before fleeing the scene with others believed to have aided in the assault. The motive is suspected to be linked to tensions that escalated during a recent sporting engagement between the two schools.

Jerome was rushed to a nearby medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment. Sources close to the family describe his condition as critical but stable. Medical personnel are working to manage the injury and prevent further complications.

The incident has sparked concern among parents and community leaders, who are calling for stricter security measures around school activities and stronger conflict resolution mechanisms to prevent rivalries from turning violent.

Law enforcement officials have launched an investigation into the matter and are reportedly pursuing leads to apprehend the suspect and any accomplices involved. School authorities from both institutions have yet to issue an official joint statement, but internal disciplinary processes are expected to follow.

The attack has reignited conversations about student safety, inter-school competition, and the growing trend of violence among young people. Community stakeholders are urging calm while investigations continue.

Further updates are expected as police work to bring those responsible to justice.