Bokankye D/A School in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipality of the Ashanti Region has reopened after being temporarily shut down due to gunfire from land guards involved in a nearby land dispute.

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Security personnel have been deployed to ensure the safety of students and staff.

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The school was shut down on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after shots were fired in the vicinity, creating fear among teachers and pupils. The incident stemmed from a conflict between two chiefs over a piece of land near the school, with one faction allegedly using land guards to assert control.

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After discussions between school officials, traditional authorities, and security agencies, a decision was made to reopen the school on Tuesday, March 4, allowing students to continue their education without further disruption.

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Assistant Headteacher Francis Kakari and Unit Committee Vice Chairman Richard Kwabena Boateng, in an interview with Citi News, confirmed the deployment of security officers around the school’s perimeter. However, to prevent panic, the officers are positioned at strategic locations rather than patrolling visibly within the compound.

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Although school activities have resumed, attendance remains low. The assistant headteacher has reassured parents of their children’s safety and encouraged them to send their wards back to school.

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“From the assurance we had from the district commander, we had no option but to resume school. On resuming today, attendance is very low. So, we had to inform the entire school, to inform the others who are not here, so they all return.

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“We have also given information to the information centre so they can inform the others. We are doing all we can to ensure that school is in full session,” he stated.

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