GES has ordered the closure of Nkwanta SHS following a tribal conflict in the area
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has ordered the immediate closure of Nkwanta Senior High School in the Oti Region following a tribal conflict in the area that resulted in three students being shot within two days.
The directive was issued after urgent consultations between education authorities and security officials, according to a report by myjoyonline.com.
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, two female day students sustained gunshot wounds while on their way to school.
The violence escalated on Friday, June 27, 2025, when a male student was tragically killed by a stray bullet inside his classroom during mock examinations.
According to the Acting Regional Director of Education, measures are being put in place to provide police escorts for all students returning home to ensure their safety amid the ongoing conflict.
The report noted that “the temporary closure is necessary to protect students and staff.”
