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Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School

Also known as: Nyinahini

Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School — school in Atwima Mponua, Ashanti Region, where a teacher-student assault incident in June 2026 was captured in viral video.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Education policy advocacy group Eduwatch has called for stronger safeguarding measures across the country’s education sector, while commending the Ghana Police Service for the swift arrest of a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School over the alleged assault of an 18-year

    Eduwatch calls for stronger school safeguards after alleged assault of student at Nyinahin Catholic SHS
  3. Joy Online

    Education policy advocacy group Eduwatch has called for stronger safeguarding measures across the country’s education sector, while commending the Ghana Police Service for the swift arrest of a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School over the alleged assault of an 18-year

    Eduwatch calls for stronger school safeguards after alleged assault of student at Nyinahin Catholic SHS
  4. The Chronicle

    The Ashanti regional police command has arrested a teacher of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, identified as Eric Buer Nortey Apafio, 39, in connection with the assault of a female student captured in a viral video.

    SHS Teacher Arrested For Assaulting Female Student Over Unpaid Hostel Fees
  5. The Chronicle

    The Ashanti regional police command has arrested a teacher of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, identified as Eric Buer Nortey Apafio, 39, in connection with the assault of a female student captured in a viral video.

    SHS Teacher Arrested For Assaulting Female Student Over Unpaid Hostel Fees
  6. Joy Online

    The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has expressed deep shock and outrage following a viral video showing a male teacher assaulting a female student at the Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region.

    NCPTA demands action against Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher over alleged student assault
  7. Joy Online

    The Ashanti Regional Police Command has issued a medical report form to an 18-year-old female student allegedly assaulted by a caretaker of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, as investigations into the incident captured in a viral video continue.

    Police issue medical form to assaulted Nyinahin SHS student as investigations continue
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a teacher of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, identified as Eric Buernortey Apaflo, 39, in connection with the assault of a female student captured in a viral video.

    Police arrests teacher in viral video assaulting female student
  9. Joy Online

    A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region has been arrested following the circulation of a viral video showing him allegedly assaulting a female student on campus.

    Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher arrested after alleged student assault in viral video
  10. Joy Online

    A teacher who reportedly serves as the hostel caretaker at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region has been captured in a physical altercation with a final-year female student.

    Teacher, final-year student clash in alleged hostel fee dispute at Nyinahin Catholic SHS

Yesterday

  1. Judicial Service denies encouraging reconciliation in school assault case

    The Judicial Service has rejected claims that the presiding magistrate encouraged reconciliation or settlement between the accused teacher and student in the Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School assault case, stating an internal review found such reports inaccurate and unsupported by official court records.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Court urges dialogue in viral teacher-student altercation case

    The Nkawie Circuit Court has struck out a case involving a teacher and female student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School who were captured in a viral video engaged in physical altercation, directing the school authorities, GNAT, and the student's family to seek an amicable settlement through dialogue rather than legal proceedings.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ashanti GNAT seeks calm after Nyinahin Catholic SHS incident

    The Ashanti Regional Branch of GNAT has appealed for public calm after the prosecution withdrew an alleged assault case against a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic SHS. The regional chairman said the matter is being addressed by the GES, GNAT, school authorities, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure fair resolution, and urged the public to refrain from judgment until full facts are established.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Teacher arrested after assault on student in Ashanti Region school

    A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region was arrested for allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old female student following a confrontation over student misconduct and unpaid hostel fees. The incident, which was circulated on social media, sparked student retaliation and community involvement before police restored order, prompting an editorial reflection on discipline and safety concerns in Ghana's schools.

    11 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Court withdraws assault case; teacher, student urged to reconcile

    The Toase District Court has struck out an assault case involving teacher Eric Afful and a female student at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School after the court encouraged both parties to pursue amicable resolution and out-of-court settlement. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral on social media, sparked public outrage and led to the teacher's arrest.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Female student made offensive remarks before altercation with teacher

    The Atwima Mponua District Education Directorate said an incident at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School on Monday evening involved male students returning late to a hostel and subsequently being asked to vacate, after which a female student made offensive remarks directed at a teacher, escalating into an altercation.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Lawyer calls for CCTV in schools after assault incident

    Lawyer Lom-Nuku Ahlijah has advocated for the urgent adoption of technology, including CCTV surveillance, in schools to enhance accountability and provide objective evidence in disciplinary cases, following a viral video of an alleged teacher-student assault at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Lawyer calls for CCTV in schools after teacher assault video

    Lawyer Lom-Nuku Ahlijah has urged schools to adopt technology-based monitoring systems including CCTV surveillance to provide objective evidence in disciplinary cases, citing a viral video from Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in which a teacher was allegedly seen assaulting a student.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. GNAT threatens WASSCE boycott over detained Nyinahin teacher

    The Ghana National Association of Teachers in Ashanti Region has threatened to boycott the English Language WASSCE scheduled for June 10, 2026, and stage protests unless Eric Buernortey Apaflo, a hostel caretaker at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School currently in police custody, is granted bail. GNAT says the teacher has been detained since an incident involving a final-year female student and alleges an "order from above" has prevented his release, calling for immediate intervention and due process.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. GNAT threatens WASSCE boycott over detained teacher

    The Ghana National Association of Teachers in Ashanti Region has threatened to boycott the English Language WASSCE scheduled for June 10, 2026, and stage protests if Eric Buernortey Apaflo, a hostel caretaker at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School detained in police custody following an incident with a final-year female student, is not released. GNAT is calling for bail to be granted and urging education officials to ensure due process is followed.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Eduwatch urges stronger safeguards after teacher assault arrest

    Education advocacy group Eduwatch called for stronger safeguarding measures across Ghana's education sector after a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School was arrested over the alleged assault of an 18-year-old female student. Eduwatch commended the Ghana Police Service for the swift arrest and said all learners have the right to study in a safe, protective environment free from violence and abuse.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Eduwatch demands stronger safeguards after teacher assault allegation

    Education policy advocacy group Eduwatch has called for stronger safeguarding measures across Ghana's education sector following the alleged assault of an 18-year-old female student at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, while commending police for the swift arrest of the teacher involved.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  9. SHS teacher arrested for assaulting female student over fees

    A 39-year-old teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School has been arrested after assaulting an 18-year-old female student during a confrontation over unpaid hostel fees. The incident, captured in a viral video, escalated into a physical altercation that prompted other students to pelt stones at the teacher and invite youth from the town to the school.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  10. Teacher arrested for assaulting student over hostel fees

    A 39-year-old teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti region has been arrested for assaulting an 18-year-old female student over unpaid hostel fees. The incident, captured in a viral video, occurred when the teacher, serving as hostel caretaker, confronted the student and others about outstanding fees, leading to a physical altercation that was resolved by police intervention.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Teacher assaults female student at Nyinahin Catholic SHS

    The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations has condemned a male teacher, identified as Eric Buernotey Apaflo, for assaulting a female student at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region's Atwima Mponua District. The council described the incident, captured in a viral video, as a violation of the Ghana Education Service Code of Conduct and as gender-based violence.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Police issue medical form after SHS student alleged assault incident

    The Ashanti Regional Police Command has issued a medical report form to an 18-year-old Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School student allegedly assaulted by a 39-year-old caretaker, whose actions were captured in a viral video; the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Police arrest Nyinahin teacher over viral video assault

    Ashanti Regional Police arrested Eric Buernortey Apaflo, 39, a hostel caretaker at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, after a viral video captured him assaulting an 18-year-old female student. The assault occurred during a confrontation over alleged misconduct; the incident sparked a violent response from students before police intervention.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher arrested for alleged student assault

    A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region has been arrested following circulation of a viral video showing him allegedly assaulting a female student on campus. The Ghana Education Service's regional directorate is investigating the matter and will submit a full report to headquarters.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Teacher, student clash over hostel fees at Nyinahin Catholic SHS

    A hostel caretaker teacher and a final-year female student at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in Atwima Mponua, Ashanti Region, were captured in a physical altercation reportedly stemming from outstanding hostel fees, according to Crime Check Ghana. The video circulating on social media has prompted wider discussions about discipline and conflict resolution in schools.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

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