- A University of Ghana security guard was arrested for assaulting a student.
- The arrest followed a viral video showing the guard striking the victim.
- The university has interdicted the officer and promised a full internal probe.
A security guard at the University of Ghana (UG) has been officially arrested by the Legon District Police after a video of him physically assaulting a student went viral. The incident, which reportedly took place near a residential hall on the Legon campus on Monday, April 13, 2026, has sparked widespread outrage among the student body and the general public.
In the 45-second clip, which began circulating late Monday night, the security officer is seen repeatedly striking a student during a heated argument. The footage, captured by a bystander on a mobile phone, shows the guard using excessive force while other students looked on in shock. Within hours, the hashtag #JusticeForUGStudent began trending, prompting the university management and the police to take swift action.
According to a statement from the University of Ghana’s Public Affairs Directorate, the institution has zero tolerance for such display of violence and has immediately interdicted the guard pending further internal investigations. The university noted that while security personnel are tasked with maintaining order, their training strictly prohibits the use of physical assault against students or members of the public.
The student involved in the incident was reportedly treated for minor injuries at the university clinic and is said to be in stable condition. Sources close to the victim suggest the disagreement started over a minor campus regulation, but quickly escalated when the officer became aggressive.
Witnesses to the viral clip have praised the quick intervention of the police, noting that such actions are necessary to restore a sense of safety on campus. The University of Ghana Students’ Representative Council (SRC) has also weighed in, demanding a full review of the protocols used by campus security to prevent future occurrences of brutality.
As the legal proceedings begin, the arrested guard is expected to be charged with assault and battery. The police have urged anyone else with additional footage or information regarding the incident to come forward. For the Legon community, this arrest serves as a reminder that the rights of students must be respected by those sworn to protect them.
