Minister orders immediate evacuation of Bolgatanga Technical Institute boys over riot threats
- The Upper East Regional Minister, Akamugri Donatus Atanga, ordered all third-year male students of BOTECH to leave the school premises
- Security intelligence reportedly picked up plans by the students to attack critical school infrastructure and cause significant disturbances
- The directive was issued as a preemptive measure to protect public property and ensure the safety of the wider school community
The Chairman of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has directed third-year male students of the Bolgatanga Technical Institute (BOTECH) to vacate the school immediately.
Source: UGC
Regional Minister Akamugri Donatus Atanga issued the order on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, citing intelligence regarding planned attacks on school property.
The Minister expressed grave concern over a recurring pattern of unrest and destruction of infrastructure at the institution.
He indicated that reports suggested certain students intended for "hell to break loose" on the campus that very night.
While acknowledging the disruption to academic work, the Minister maintained that the unpredictable nature of such riots put innocent lives at risk.
The evacuation order specifically targeted third-year boys, while first-year students and third-year girls were permitted to remain.
The Minister warned that failure to comply could jeopardise the students' ability to sit for their upcoming examinations.
Addressing the students, Akamugri Donatus Atanga said:
"I don’t take delight in punishing people, but if you have called for it, we have to find a way out".
GTV, in a follow-up report, has confirmed the safe evacuation of all male students from the school premises.
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