GES MOURNS 4 PUPILS AFTER TRAGIC ABOABO JUNCTION ACCIDENT: 3 OTHERS INJURED
Ghana Education Service extends condolences to bereaved families following the fatal accident in the Ashanti Region and calls on motorists to prioritise schoolchildren’s safety.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has expressed deep sorrow following a tragic road accident at Aboabo Extension Junction in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of four pupils and left three others injured.
In an immediate release dated Thursday, 22 October 2026, GES management extended its condolences to the bereaved families, the management and staff of Mahad Islamic School, and the wider school community.
The Aboabo Junction accident occurred on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, according to the statement issued by the Service’s Public Relations Unit.
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ABOABO JUNCTION ACCIDENT: FOUR PUPILS IDENTIFIED
According to the GES statement, the four deceased pupils have been identified as:
- Juraid Mohammed
- Anisah Ibrahim
- Fati Muniru
- Raiyan Faisal
The statement identifies the children as pupils of Mahad Islamic School at Akotosu.
The deaths have brought profound grief to their families and the school community. GES described the incident as a painful loss not only to the immediate families and school but also to the education community and the nation as a whole.
ABOABO JUNCTION ACCIDENT: THREE PUPILS INJURED
Beyond the four fatalities, three other pupils sustained injuries in the accident.
GES management expressed concern for the injured pupils and wished them a speedy and full recovery.
The Service also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the school’s management and staff, and everyone affected by the tragedy.
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ABOABO JUNCTION ACCIDENT: GES CALLS FOR ROAD SAFETY
The tragedy has renewed attention to the need to protect schoolchildren on Ghana’s roads.
In its immediate release, GES appealed to motorists and all road users to prioritise the safety of vulnerable schoolchildren at all times.
Children travelling to and from school require particular care from drivers and other road users. Motorists should remain alert around school communities, reduce speed where necessary, and exercise caution whenever children are nearby.
The Service’s appeal underscores the importance of making children’s safety a shared responsibility among motorists, schools, parents, communities and other stakeholders.
ABOABO JUNCTION ACCIDENT: GES EXTENDS CONDOLENCES
GES management has conveyed its sympathy to the families who have lost their children and to the school community experiencing this difficult period of grief.
The loss of young learners affects more than their immediate households. It also touches classmates, teachers, school leaders and the wider community.
As the affected families mourn, the thoughts of the education community remain with them and with the injured pupils as they recover.
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ABOABO JUNCTION ACCIDENT: WHAT THE PUBLIC SHOULD KNOW
The GES immediate release confirms four pupil fatalities and three injured pupils. It also identifies the deceased children and states that they attended Mahad Islamic School at Akotosu.
The statement focuses on expressing condolences, wishing the injured pupils a full recovery, and appealing to motorists and road users to protect schoolchildren.
It does not provide further details about the cause of the accident or announce any investigation findings. Those details should not be assumed without additional verified information.
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ABOABO JUNCTION ACCIDENT: A CALL TO PROTECT SCHOOLCHILDREN
The tragic loss of four pupils is a painful reminder that children’s safety must remain a priority on Ghana’s roads.
As GES extends its condolences to the bereaved families and wishes the injured pupils a full recovery, motorists and all road users are urged to exercise greater care around schoolchildren.
Smart Teachers Avenue extends its sympathy to the affected families, Mahad Islamic School and the entire school community during this difficult time.
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Source: Ghana Education Service, Public Relations Unit — immediate release dated 22 October 2026.
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