A 16-year-old male student of Adventist Senior High School in Kumasi is in police custody after he allegedly brought his father’s loaded pistol to school, leading to the accidental shooting of a fellow female student in the face.
The incident happened on Friday, April 4, 2025, around 12:00 noon. According to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, preliminary investigations show that the second-year student brought a locally manufactured pistol loaded with one BB ammunition to school.
While attempting to show the weapon to a classmate, it accidentally discharged and hit another student who happens to be a female.
In a press release signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Atsu Ahianyo, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, police confirmed that the injured student was taken to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. She has since been treated and is currently in stable condition.
Police arrested the juvenile suspect soon after the incident and recovered the empty cartridge, which has been kept as evidence.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed that he took the firearm from his father’s bedroom without his father’s knowledge or permission.
The police say efforts are underway to locate and arrest the father to assist with the investigation.
The Command has described the matter as serious and has assured the public that it is taking all necessary steps to get to the bottom of the case. Officers are also working closely with the school’s management and parents to ensure the safety of students and prevent similar incidents in the future.
“The Ashanti Regional Police Command has initiated an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred at the Adventist Senior High School on Friday, April 4, 2025 at about 12:00pm Preliminary investigations reveal that the 16-year-old second year student (name withheld) brought a locally manufactured pistol loaded with one BB ammunition to school.
The student allegedly attempted to show the firearm to his classmate. During the exchange the firearm accidentally discharged, hitting another student. All names of those involved are being withheld.
The juvenile suspect has been arrested and the empty cartridge has been recovered and retained as evidence. The injured student has since been treated at the KomfoAnokye Teaching Hospital and is currently in stable condition.
During the questioning, the suspect stated that he took the weapon from his father’s bedroom without his father’s knowledge. Authorities are actively working to locate and arrest the father to assist with the investigation,” the release highlighted
The shooting has sparked fear and concern among students, parents, and the wider Kumasi community. Many are calling for tighter security checks in schools and greater parental responsibility, especially concerning access to weapons at home.
Authorities have urged parents to be more vigilant and ensure that dangerous items, particularly firearms, are securely stored and kept away from children.
