A food shortage is looming in 15 Senior High Schools (SHSs) in the Northern Region following a raid by unidentified thugs on the Buffer Stock Company warehouse.

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The criminals stole over 150 bags of maize and other food items meant for school feeding, putting the affected institutions in a difficult position.

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The theft, which occurred on the evening of January 3, came just hours after schools reopened for the 2024/25 academic year. Reports indicate that only three schools had managed to pick up their allocated food supplies before the raid took place.

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Warehouse Supervisor for Buffer Stock, Alhassan Salifu, disclosed that the looters initially targeted food meant for the Tamale Metro Assembly before proceeding to steal food intended for the schools.

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Bukari Dahmani, the Northern Regional Coordinator for the Free Senior High School program, warned that the incident could delay the reopening of schools if the government fails to intervene urgently.

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Douglas Haruna Yakubu, Headmaster of Ghana Senior High School, expressed concerns over the worsening food shortage, noting that schools were already anticipating supply challenges before the theft.

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Meanwhile, police have arrested four individuals suspected to have been involved in the raid, and they are currently assisting with investigations.

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Sources indicate that the theft is part of a series of raids targeting warehouses across the Northern Region since December 2024. Facilities belonging to the Tamale Metro Assembly, the Department of Agriculture, and the Veterinary Service have also been ransacked, with food supplies, agricultural chemicals, and fertilizers reported stolen, raising concerns about food security and supply stability in the region.

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