The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has launched investigations into an alleged sexual abuse case involving two teachers and two minors at Aduman Senior High School in the Ashanti Region.
The two suspects, identified as 39-year-old Isaac Yankey, the school’s chaplain, and 37-year-old Kwabena Kwakye Palance, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) teacher, have appeared before the Nsuta Circuit Court.
The court, presided over by His Honour Nketia Galga, remanded the two educators into police custody on Thursday, November 12, 2026, to allow investigators to complete their enquiries.
According to a police statement issued on Friday, November 13, 2026, by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Emmanuel Agbodzi of the Mampong Public Affairs Unit, the allegations were reported to the police earlier in the week.
How the Aduman SHS Alleged Abuse Case Emerged
The police said the matter came to light on Monday, November 9, 2026, when the Afigya Kwabre South District Director of Education, David Akomea, and the district’s Public Relations Officer, Kwabena Obeng Frimpong, formally reported the alleged incident to the Kodie District Police Command.
The two education officials reportedly lodged the complaint after receiving information about the alleged misconduct involving the teachers and the minors.
Following the complaint, police arrested Isaac Yankey and Kwabena Kwakye Palance on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and detained them to assist with preliminary investigations.
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the case docket was transferred to the Ashanti North Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for further investigations.
The transfer was intended to allow specialised investigators to conduct a more detailed examination of the allegations.
Police Assure Public of Thorough Investigation
The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has assured the public that the sensitive case is receiving the necessary attention and will be handled in accordance with established legal procedures.
The police also appealed for public confidence in the investigative process, emphasising their commitment to ensuring that all relevant facts are established.
In the statement, ASP Emmanuel Agbodzi said:
“The Ashanti North Regional Police Command assures the public that the matter is being handled professionally and that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure a thorough investigation for justice.”
The two teachers remain in police custody following the court’s remand order as investigations into the allegations continue.
The case has brought renewed attention to child protection, student safety and the responsibility of educational institutions to maintain safe learning environments for students across Ghana.
The allegations remain under investigation, and the suspects are entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Source: newsthemegh.com