Police probe alleged assault of Amaniampong SHS student over church service refusal

Police in Mampongteng in the Ashanti region are investigating the severe assault of a final-year student at Amaniampong Senior High School by his housemaster. The student, Emmanuel Kwarteng, was reportedly beaten for refusing to attend a compulsory all-night church service on campus. His family, confirming police involvement, says the attack left him with serious injuries requiring hospital treatment.

By Caleb Ahinakwah