SWESBUS Students Granted GH¢10K Bail Over Alleged Assault at Inter-Schools Sports Festival
Two students of the Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) who were captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School have been granted bail by the Agona Swedru District Court.
The suspects, Benedict Appiah and Bilal Mamid, appeared before the court on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, where they were granted bail in the sum of GH¢10,000 each with two sureties.
The two students have been charged with two counts, conspiracy to commit assault and assault. However, they pleaded not guilty to the charges when they appeared before the court.
The court, presided over by His Worship Victor Kusi, subsequently adjourned the case to April 17, 2026, when the matter is expected to be heard again.
Earlier Remand
Prior to the latest hearing, the suspects had been remanded into police custody after they were first arraigned before the court over the alleged assault incident.
At the time, the court denied their bail request while investigations were ongoing and directed that they reappear on March 11, 2026.
The alleged assault reportedly occurred during an inter-schools sports festival in Agona Swedru, where tensions escalated between students from different schools.
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Viral Video Sparks Public Attention
The case gained widespread attention after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. The footage allegedly showed the SWESBUS students physically assaulting a student from Obrachire Senior High Technical School during the sporting event.
The video sparked public outrage, with many calling for disciplinary and legal action against those involved.
Third Suspect Under Investigation
Meanwhile, police investigations are still ongoing regarding a third suspect identified as John Amo.
According to preliminary findings by the police, Amo may have been attempting to protect the victim during the altercation.
Although he has not yet been put before the court, he remains under investigation as authorities work to establish the exact role he played during the incident.
Police Call for Other Suspects
The Ghana Police Service in the Central Region has also directed authorities of the Swedru School of Business to produce any other students believed to be connected to the assault.
Police say investigations are ongoing and anyone found to have played a role in the incident will be dealt with according to the law.
The case continues to attract public attention as many await the next court hearing scheduled for April 17, 2026.
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