Police Restore Calm After Student Protest at Tamale Technical University
Calm has returned to the Tamale Technical University after a student protest on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, turned chaotic, prompting swift intervention by the Northern Regional Police Command.
In a statement released on Wednesday, September 17, police confirmed that around 9:00 a.m., intelligence reports indicated a large gathering of students—estimated at about 500—had assembled in front of the university’s administration block to stage what authorities described as an unlawful demonstration.
The protest, which started peacefully, quickly escalated. A team of police officers, led by Superintendent Richard Lantei Odartey, was immediately dispatched to the campus to restore order.
Upon arrival, officers encountered scenes of unrest. Protesters had set fire to vehicle tyres at multiple locations, including the main university entrance from the TAMASCO direction, near the Kpalsi police post, and directly in front of the administration building.
Tensions heightened further when some students allegedly turned hostile at the sight of the police, throwing stones at officers. In the resulting chaos, three students and three police officers sustained injuries. All six are currently receiving medical treatment and are reported to be in stable condition.
Fortunately, despite the disturbances, no damage was recorded to university property or police infrastructure.
Police successfully brought the situation under control, and calm has since been restored on campus. As a precaution, a temporary police presence remains in place to ensure security and prevent any potential resurgence of unrest.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing to identify the causes of the protest and to ensure accountability where necessary.
