We commiserate with families of students killed in Nkwanta shooting incident – Dr. Apaak
Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Clement Apaak, has expressed condolences to the families of students who were killed in a shooting incident at Nkwanta Senior High School.
In a post on his X account, Dr. Apaak echoed calls for peace amid a resurgence of tribal conflict in Nkwanta.
His statement follows the tragedy that occurred over two days, during which two students reportedly lost their lives in a shooting incident on Thursday, June 26, 2025, while a third was struck by a stray bullet on Friday, June 27, 2025.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of 3 students through a shooting incident on Thursday, 26th June, and a stray bullet on Friday, 27th June at Nkwanta SHS as a result of the resurgence of a tribal conflict. We commensurate with the affected families and call for peace,” Dr. Apaak wrote on Sunday.
The exact conflict and circumstances leading to the deaths of the students are currently not known.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has ordered the immediate closure of Nkwanta Senior High School.
The decision followed urgent consultations between education authorities and security officials.
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