2 Anloga EP school pupils laid to rest after fatal bee attack

A joint burial and funeral service has been held for two pupils of the Anloga Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Basic School in the Volta Region who lost their lives after a swarm of bees invaded their school compound in December 2025.

The solemn ceremony, held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, brought together grieving parents, classmates, teachers and community members.

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A video shared on the X page of JoyNews showed mourners in sorrow as the two young pupils during the ceremony.

The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, when a swarm of bees attacked pupils and staff during school hours.

According to reports, the attack was triggered when a football became stuck in a tree on the school compound.

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In an attempt to retrieve it, a stone was thrown, unknowingly disturbing a hidden bee nest.

The headteacher of the school, Thywill Deynu, said the bees affected many pupils and teachers, with kindergarten pupils among the most vulnerable, as they were unable to escape quickly.

“Four students were critically injured and rushed to the Keta Municipal Hospital for emergency treatment, while a seven-year-old girl was pronounced dead on arrival,” he said.

Despite medical intervention, another pupil later succumbed to injuries, bringing the death toll to two.

Watch the video below:

Joint funeral and burial services for the two pupils of Anloga EP Basic School who died following a bee attack on December 17.#JoyNews pic.twitter.com/ZW5jAenet1

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