Anloga (V/R) December 2025
Two pupils of Anloga EP Basic School in the Volta Region have been confirmed dead following a bee attack that occurred on the school premises during instructional hours.
The tragic incident, described as a sudden and severe attack, took place on Wednesday morning at about 11:30 a.m., while teaching and learning activities were in progress.
Confirming the development, Mr Johnson Bokovi, Assembly Member for the Lagbati Electoral Area, disclosed that sixteen pupils and some teachers sustained injuries as a result of the bee assault and were immediately rushed to the Anloga Clinic for emergency medical attention. He noted that four pupils whose conditions were assessed as critical were subsequently referred to the Keta Municipal Hospital for further treatment.
Mr Bokovi explained that medical personnel later confirmed that ten pupils receiving treatment at the Anloga Clinic responded positively, with some of them, including affected teachers, being discharged after stabilisation.
However, the situation deteriorated for two of the younger victims. Theodora Amewovi, a seven-year-old Kindergarten Two pupil, was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the hospital. Another victim, Micheal Kumeko, a three-year-old Kindergarten One pupil, later succumbed to his injuries at about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, despite medical intervention.
The deaths were officially confirmed Veritas News on Thursday morning.
However, one of the critically ill pupils at the Keta Municipal Hospital has been discharged, while another remains under treatment. Mr Emmanuel Kumeko, father of the deceased Micheal Kumeko, revealed that his son had only begun his kindergarten education in the current academic year, making the loss particularly devastating to the family.
Meanwhile, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) stationed at Anloga responded promptly to the emergency and assisted in containing the situation, preventing further harm and ensuring the safety of pupils, staff and community members.
A teacher in the Kindergarten department who was also affected by the bee attack recounted the ordeal, describing it as chaotic and distressing.
The situation was extremely frightening, but we quickly acted to drag the pupils to a safer area before the Fire Service personnel arrived to support us,” the teacher narrated.
Veritas News is expected to follow up with the Ghana Education Service (GES), school authorities, and other relevant stakeholders to ascertain the circumstances, assess safety measures within the school environment, and determine steps to prevent future occurrences not only at Anloga EP but other institutions.
Investigations into the incident are anticipated as authorities seek to address concerns over school safety, emergency preparedness, and child protection in basic schools across the area.
Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports indicate that some pupils who were playing football on the school compound had their football lodged in a tree, and an attempt to retrieve it by throwing stones may have provoked bees that were unknowingly nesting on the tree.
