The Ghana Education Service (GES) has described the death of four pupils of Mahad Islamic School at Akotosu as “a painful loss” following an accident at Aboabo Extension Junction in the Ashanti Region.

The accident occurred on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, claiming the lives of four pupils and leaving three others injured.

Four pupils killed in Aboabo hit and run incident

In a statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the GES identified the deceased as Juraid Mohammed, Anisah Ibrahim, Fati Muniru and Raiyan Faisal.

“The tragic death is a painful loss not only to the immediate families and school but also to the education community and the nation as a whole,” the statement said.

The Service extended its condolences to the bereaved families, the school's management and staff, and the entire school community.

“Management extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the management and staff of the school, and the entire school community in this difficult period of grief,” it added.

The GES also expressed concern for the three pupils who sustained injuries in the accident, wishing them a speedy and full recovery.

Following the tragedy, the Service has appealed to motorists and other road users to exercise caution and prioritise the safety of schoolchildren.

“The GES appeals to motorists and all road users to prioritise the safety of our vulnerable schoolchildren at all times,” the statement said.

The incident has left four families grieving the loss of their children, while attention has turned to the recovery of the injured pupils and the need for road users to protect vulnerable children.

Read the statement below



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