Boys' prefect dies after falling from school administration block - Report

Acting Boys’ Prefect of the Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi has died after reportedly falling from the top floor of the school’s administration block on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

The student, identified as Abass, is said to have fallen during school hours, drawing the attention of both students and staff.

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According to a report by citinewsroom, the deceased had allegedly been wanting to end his life for a while now.

“However, school authorities were unaware of his intentions. Persons close to the family, including his mother and uncle, as well as some students, said Abass had previously hinted at harming himself, but they assumed he was joking and did not treat the statements as serious,” the report noted.

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He was rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival.

School authorities have since notified the Regional Ghana Education Service, though the office is yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

The deceased has been buried according to Islamic traditions.

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