A 19-year-old final-year student of Peki Senior High School in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region has died following an alleged altercation with a fellow student in the school’s dormitory.

The deceased, identified as Joseph Tsetsekple, reportedly became unconscious on November 3, 2026, after he was allegedly pushed against a wall during a disagreement with a colleague over a schoolbag.

According to reports, the disagreement started after Joseph placed his schoolbag on another student’s bed. The colleague reportedly asked him to remove it and allegedly threw the bag away when he attempted to retrieve it.

Joseph reportedly questioned why the bag had been thrown away instead of being placed on his own bed. The exchange then escalated into a confrontation, during which he was allegedly pushed against a wall.

He reportedly lost consciousness and remained in that condition for several hours before being taken to the Peki Government Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Fellow Student Reportedly Arrested

Reports indicate that the student accused of pushing Joseph has been arrested and placed in police custody to assist with investigations. The student’s identity has not been publicly disclosed.

The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the events before Joseph was taken to the hospital, have raised concerns and are expected to form part of the investigations.

Father Receives Distressing News

Joseph’s father, Gabriel Tsetsekple, told Adom News that his son and twin sister had contacted him on the day of the incident to request money.

He said he sent the money and later attempted to call to confirm whether they had received it, but he could not reach them.

He subsequently received a call from a teacher informing him that Joseph had become unconscious and had been taken to hospital.

The father said he immediately began travelling from Nkachina in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region to the school. However, while on his way, he received another call from the headmistress informing him that his son had died.

Education Directorate Reacts

The Volta Regional Director of Education, Marian Jemima Akua, reportedly confirmed the incident to Adom News and expressed condolences to the bereaved family.

She urged parents and guardians to teach children how to manage anger and resolve disagreements peacefully.

She also encouraged students to report conflicts to school authorities rather than allowing them to escalate into violence.

The incident has renewed concerns about student safety, conflict resolution and emergency response in boarding schools.

Further details are expected as investigations continue.

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