Two Aduman SHS teachers remanded over alleged sodomy case involving two minors

Two teachers of Aduman Senior High School in the Ashanti Region have been remanded into police custody over an alleged sodomy case involving two minors.

The suspects, identified as Isaac Yankey, 39, the school’s chaplain, and Kwabena Kwakye Palance, 37, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) teacher, were arraigned before the Nsuta Circuit Court on November 12, 2026.

According to a press release issued by the Ashanti North Regional Police Command on November 13, the two teachers were arrested on November 10 following a complaint lodged by the Afigya Kwabre South District Director of Education, David Akomae, and the Public Relations Officer, Kwabena Obeng Frimpong.

The two education officials reportedly informed the Kodie District Police Command about the alleged incident on November 9, 2026, after receiving information about the matter.

Following their arrest, the suspects were detained to assist with investigations before the case was transferred to the Ashanti North Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on November 11 for further investigations.

On November 12, the suspects were brought before the Nsuta Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Nketia Galga, where they were remanded into police custody to enable investigators to continue their work.

The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has assured the public that the investigation is being handled professionally.

In the statement, the Command said, “all necessary steps are being taken to ensure a thorough investigation for justice.”

It further reiterated its commitment to ensuring a comprehensive investigation into the allegations.