Two Aduman SHS teachers remanded as police probe alleged sodomy case involving a student

Two interdicted teachers of Aduman Senior High School in the Ashanti Region, who were arrested over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a male student, have been remanded into police custody by the Nsuta Circuit Court. The suspects, identified as 39-year-old Isaac Yankey, the school’s chaplain, and 37-year-old Kwabena Kwakye Palance, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) teacher, were arrested on November 10.

According to the Ashanti North Regional Police Command, the case was reported to the Kodie District Police Command on 9 November 2026 by the Afigya Kwabre South District Director of Education, David Akomea, and the Public Relations Officer, Kwabena Obeng Frimpong, after they received information about the alleged incident. READ ALSO:Two Aduman SHS teachers interdicted over alleged sexual misconduct involving a male student The police said the two teachers were arrested following the complaint and detained to assist with investigations.

The case was subsequently transferred to the Ashanti North Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on 11 November 2026 for further investigations. Providing an update on the case, the Ashanti North Regional Police Command said in a statement: “On 12th November 2026, the two suspects were arraigned before the Nsuta Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Nketia Galga, and were remanded into police custody to enable the police to continue investigations.” The Command assured the public that the matter was being handled professionally and that all necessary steps were being taken to ensure a thorough investigation.

“The Ashanti North Regional Police Command assures the public that the matter is being handled professionally and that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure a thorough investigation for justice,” the statement said. The Ashanti North Regional Police Command, in the statement signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Emmanuel Agbodzi, reiterated its commitment to a thorough investigation, assuring the public that: “The Command assures the public of a thorough investigation.”