Police Arrest Teacher Captured in Viral Video Assaulting Female Student in Nyinahin

Edited by: Solomon Kwabena Nana-Ansah – Paaps – 

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a teacher of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, identified as 39-year-old Eric Buernortey Apaflo, in connection with the assault of a female student captured in a viral video circulating on social media.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Affairs Unit, the suspect was arrested by a Nyinahin District Police patrol team on the evening of June 8, 2026, following reports of an assault involving an 18-year-old student, Patience Chibu.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Apaflo, who serves as a caretaker of the school’s hostel facility, confronted the female student and some male students over alleged misconduct at the hostel. During the confrontation, a disagreement reportedly escalated, resulting in the teacher physically assaulting the student.

The incident sparked outrage among some students, who allegedly responded by pelting stones at the suspect. Reports further indicate that some students invited youth from the Nyinahin township to the school hostel in an attempt to attack him.

Police said the situation was swiftly brought under control through the timely intervention of a patrol team, preventing further escalation.

The victim has since been issued with a Police Medical Report Form to facilitate medical examination and treatment, while the suspect remains in police custody assisting with ongoing investigations.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has appealed to the public to remain calm and resolve grievances through lawful and peaceful means, assuring that due process will be followed in handling the case.

The statement was signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police Augustine Antwi, Staff Officer for the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command.