Accra: Ms Adlaide Kabukie Ocansey, the Headmistress of Ada Senior High School (ADASCO), has expressed grave concern over the persistent destruction of the school's fence wall by miscreants. Ms Ocansey, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), described the situation as a major threat to the safety and security of students and staff.
According to Ghana News Agency, the concern arose after the recent breaking down of parts of the school's fence by some unidentified persons allegedly from the surrounding community, further exposing the campus to external risks. The ongoing destruction of the fence has become a significant issue for management, as the open nature of the campus leaves students vulnerable to intruders, animals, and other disturbances.
Ms Ocansey noted that cattle from nearby communities frequently stray onto the school compound through the broken portions of the wall, creating fear and panic among students. 'Some of the children have never seen cows before, so anytime they enter the campus, the students run helter-skelter,' she lamented.
The headmistress further disclosed that the broken fence provides easy access for miscreants, who enter the school at night to engage in unlawful activities, particularly theft. She further noted that farmlands cultivated by agricultural science students are often destroyed by both cattle and trespassers, a situation she described as discouraging and demoralising.