The Ghana Education Service (GES) has expressed condolences to the families of four pupils of Mahad Islamic School at Akotosu who died in a road accident at Aboabo Extension Junction in the Ashanti Region.
The accident, which occurred on Tuesday, October 20, in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, also left three other pupils injured.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 22, the GES said it had learnt of the incident with “profound sorrow”, describing the deaths as a painful loss to the affected families, the school and the wider education community.
The deceased have been identified as Juraid Mohammed, Anisah Ibrahim, Fati Muniru and Raiyan Faisal.
The Service extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the management and staff of Mahad Islamic School, and the entire school community as they come to terms with the loss.
It also expressed concern for the three pupils who sustained injuries in the accident, wishing them a speedy and full recovery.
The GES used the incident to appeal to motorists and other road users to prioritise the safety of schoolchildren, describing them as vulnerable road users who require particular care and protection.
“The GES appeals to motorists and all road users to prioritise the safety of our vulnerable schoolchildren at all times,” the statement said.