# Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School abuse case

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bolgatanga-girls-senior-high-school-abuse-case
> Updated: 2026-08-28T19:17:48.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Two security guards, Elvis Adongo (38) and Adams Nyaaba Iddrisu (72), were arrested by the Upper East Regional Police Command following the alleged defilement of a 14-year-old student at Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School. The incident reportedly occurred when the victim, a student with autism, entered the school security room to charge a tablet.

Following the incident, Ghana’s Deputy Education Minister, Clement Apaak, directed the Ghana Education Service to provide the student with medical care, counseling, and support regarding her boarding status. The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTAs) has called for criminal prosecution, administrative accountability, and a nationwide audit of school security staff.

In response to public criticism regarding the student’s welfare, Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School has reinstated the student’s boarding status. The school had previously changed her status from boarding to day student, but the Headmistress confirmed the reversal in a letter to the student’s parent dated August 20, 2026. This reversal follows directives from the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES).

The Ministry of Education has emphasized that the student should not be held responsible for the alleged abuse. While the investigation into the conduct of the two watchmen continues, the Ministry has mandated that the student receive necessary medical care and counseling.

## Claims

- The school's Headmistress issued a letter to the student's parent on August 20, 2026, regarding the reversal. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Ghana Education Service directed the school to restore the student's boarding status following pressure from the Ministry of Education. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Ministry of Education stated the student should not be held responsible for the alleged abuse. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Ministry of Education directed that the student receive medical care and counseling. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Two watchmen employed at the school are alleged to have sexually abused a 14-year-old student. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School restores student's boarding status

Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School has restored the boarding status of a 14-year-old student following allegations of sexual abuse by two school watchmen and intervention by Ghana's Ministry of Education.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolgatanga-girls-senior-high-school-restores-students-boarding-status

### 2026-08-24: Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School abuse case prompts calls for accountability

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations demands accountability and nationwide school staff vetting following the sexual abuse of a student with autism at Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolgatanga-girls-senior-high-school-abuse-case-prompts-calls-for-accountability

### 2026-08-21: Two security guards arrested for alleged assault of student in Ghana

Two security guards at Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School in Ghana have been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old student, prompting a ministerial intervention to ensure student safety.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-security-guards-arrested-for-alleged-assault-of-student-in-ghana

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