The Kwahu South Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) has mandated the closure of schools in Kwahu-Bepong after a shooting incident on Sunday, February 4, resulting in the death of two individuals and multiple injuries from stray bullets fired by the police.

Following the unfortunate event, 25 individuals have been apprehended by the police, maintaining a heightened presence in the town that has led many youths to leave out of fear of detention.The Kwahu South Municipal Chief Executive, Emmanuel Ofori Attah, confirmed the closure of all schools in the area as a precautionary measure to prevent potential retaliatory actions and ensure the safety of schoolchildren.

Basic school students and day students at senior high schools will stay home, while boarding students will continue their studies on campus until the situation stabilizes. In an interview with Adom News, Attah stated, “What you heard is true. I decided with my Education Director. The incident happened yesterday [Sunday] and it won’t be advisable for children to go to school. The basic school students won’t be going to school including the Day students at the Senior High. However, those in the boarding house will remain on campus till the case is settled.”

“We are going to meet as leaders so by noon, everything will be fine".