“I Was Testing The Gun”: Chaos at Adventist SHS as Student Shoots Two Classmates
A tragic incident unfolded at the Seventh-Day Adventist Senior High School (Adventist SHS) in Bantama, Ashanti Region, on Friday, April 4, 2025, as a student opened fire on campus, leaving two of his classmates seriously injured.
The suspect, identified as Bernard Amoabeng, a form two student, reportedly brought a firearm to school during break time. According to eyewitness accounts from within the school, a heated argument broke out among some students over the authenticity and functionality of the weapon.
In a disturbing attempt to demonstrate that the gun was real and could work, Amoabeng allegedly pulled the trigger. The resulting discharge left two students wounded.
One of the victims, identified only as Penamang, sustained a critical gunshot wound to the forehead. She was first rushed to Kwadaso Hospital but, due to the seriousness of her condition, was later referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where she remains under intensive care.
The second victim, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, also received medical attention, though the extent of their injuries remains unclear.
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Following the incident, the Suame Police quickly intervened, arresting Bernard Amoabeng and launching a full-scale investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the weapon was acquired and brought into the school.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the student body, parents, and the broader community, raising urgent concerns about school safety and the need for stricter security measures on educational campuses.
Authorities have yet to release a full statement, but school administrators are said to be cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation continues.
This incident adds to growing fears over student discipline and access to weapons among the youth, sparking renewed calls for more robust checks, guidance and counselling efforts, and community engagement to prevent future tragedies.
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