Students of Jasikan College of Education in the Oti Region have clashed with the police during a demonstration against their feeding allowance.
The students were protesting the timing of their meals and a deduction of GHS 50 from their allowances.
The demonstration turned adverse when police officers were allegedly called to the scene by the Acting College Secretary.
The students also alleged that the college had disconnected electricity connections in the school, leading to an increase in theft cases.
Their grievances expanded beyond the feeding allowance to broader concerns about their living conditions and treatment on campus.
During the demonstration, the Students Representative Council President, Freeman Zokah, took the lead in voicing students’ concerns.
However, he became a victim of police brutality as officers reportedly assaulted him, with one police officer slapping him from behind.
The incident has drawn widespread attention and condemnation in several quarters, sparking discussions about the use of force by law enforcement agencies against peaceful student protests.
