The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has received reports of a tragic bee attack that occurred at Anloga E.P. Basic School in the Volta Region on Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
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The incident resulted in injuries to members of the school community. Preliminary reports indicate that a total of thirty (30) persons were affected, including five teachers who were stung while attempting to rescue learners, three school feeding cooks, and twenty-two learners. Sadly, two of the learners lost their lives.
Management extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families during this difficult period. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
With regard to those who sustained varying degrees of injuries, Management wishes them a speedy recovery and assures them of the Service’s full support throughout the recovery process.
The Ghana Education Service expresses its sincere appreciation to the teachers, officials of the Ghana National Fire Service, and members of the community whose swift intervention helped to contain the situation.
GES is working closely with the Ghana National Fire Service, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and the District Chief Executive to completely eliminate the bee habitat and to put preventive measures in place to avert any future occurrence.
Further updates will be communicated as necessary.
Signed:
Daniel Fenyi
Head of Public Relations
Ghana Education Service
Date: 19 December 2025
