Watch as gunmen storm school in Yendi, fire shots as students and teachers flee in panic

A group of armed men has allegedly invaded the Zohe E.P. Primary and Junior High School in Yendi, firing gunshots on the school grounds and sending students and teachers scattering in terror.

A video of the incident, which has since gone viral on social media on July 9, 2026, shows two casually dressed men walking onto the school premises and discharging shots into the air while children and teachers are seen screaming and running in all directions.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and it is not immediately known whether any casualties were recorded.

The footage has sparked widespread outrage online, with many Ghanaians condemning the invasion of a school environment and calling on security agencies to act swiftly.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education has called for a probe into the incident.

Watch the video below:

A group of men armed with guns have allegedly stormed the Zohe E.P. Primary and J.H.S. in Yendi, where they were seen firing shots as students and teachers ran for their lives.

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