A deadly bee attack at Anloga EP Basic School in the Volta Region has resulted in the deaths of at least two students, with five teachers stung and 23 others injured, according to local reports. The incident occurred during school hours, causing widespread panic as teachers and staff rushed to protect the children from the aggressive swarm.

Eyewitnesses said the attack began suddenly, catching students and staff off guard. Several pupils reportedly ran in different directions in an attempt to escape, while teachers and school authorities tried to organize a safe evacuation. The quick response by the staff helped prevent further injuries, although the chaotic nature of the incident made it difficult to control the swarm immediately.

Emergency services were alerted and rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance. The injured, including both students and teachers, were taken to nearby health facilities for treatment. Authorities confirmed that the two students who died succumbed to multiple stings before help could arrive.

Local community leaders and education officials have expressed shock and grief over the tragedy, emphasizing the urgent need for measures to prevent such incidents in schools located in rural and forested areas. “This is a sad day for our community,” said a local official. “We must take steps to ensure the safety of our children while they pursue their education.”

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has reportedly dispatched representatives to Anloga EP Basic School to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack. Officials indicated that the situation would be assessed to implement safety protocols and ensure that schools in the region are prepared for potential wildlife encounters, including bees.

Experts in agriculture and entomology note that mass bee attacks can occur when swarms feel threatened or disturbed, particularly in areas near hives or flowering fields. Preventive strategies may include installing warning systems, creating safe zones for students, and educating school staff and pupils on how to respond during such emergencies.

Parents and guardians in the Anloga community have called for immediate support for the affected families, including medical care for the injured students and psychological support for those traumatized by the incident. Community volunteers and NGOs have also pledged assistance to help the school recover from the tragic event.

This unfortunate incident highlights the vulnerability of schools to natural hazards in rural areas and underscores the need for proactive measures to protect children and educators from unforeseen dangers. As investigations continue, authorities are expected to implement strategies to prevent similar tragedies and safeguard students’ well-being.

Read the statement by Ghana Education Service below:

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Sunyani Senior High School has emerged victorious at the 2025 National Public Speaking Competition.

This year’s event was held on the theme “Sexual and Reproductive Health of the Adolescent Child” which guided the topics presented by contestants.

The competition took place in Parliament and brought together students from six (6) senior high schools. Participating schools included Accra Academy Senior High School, Osei-Tutu Senior High School, Swedru Senior High, Sunyani Senior High School, Bechem Presbyterian Senior High School, and Awaso Stem Senior High School.

The Judges commended the finalists for their clear delivery and strong command of the topics assigned. Organisers noted that the event reflected careful preparation from the various schools and showed a growing interest in public speaking among students.

They emphasized the need to examine existing gaps and take necessary actions to ensure positive outcomes in the sexual and reproductive health of the adolescent child.

Tensions are rising between students of the College of Community Health Nursing and the Dean of Students at Nkanchina in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region.

The agitation follows an incident in which a student reported a missing phone to the Dean, Isaaka Godwin. In response, the Dean allegedly assembled the entire student body and instructed each student to pay a levy of twenty cedis to replace the phone.

Students say they pleaded for the amount to be reduced, but the Dean reportedly declined, insisting that every student must pay or face punishment.

According to the students, the twenty-cedi levy is a financial burden for many who cannot afford it. On Friday afternoon, the Dean allegedly ordered students to suspend academic activities and carry out a punishment for refusing to pay the levy, insisting that they still complete the punishment and pay the money afterwards.

In an interview with Channel One News, some students, speaking on condition of anonymity, called on authorities to intervene.

A student said, “He’s trying to abuse our rights as a student body and also the SRC board. We pleaded with him to at least reduce the amount that we have to pay. And he said he will never, ever do that.”

Another student added, “We were pleading just to reduce the money for us, for us to contribute and to just reach the amount of the funds. If the money cannot be reduced, I will not be able to afford the money.”

When Channel One News contacted the Dean of Students, he declined to comment, stating that the appropriate channels should be followed. Efforts to reach the principal of the college were unsuccessful, as calls to him went unanswered.

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