Joint Funeral for Pupils Who Died in Anloga EP Basic School Bee Attack Set for January 14
The families of the two pupils who lost their lives following a tragic bee attack at the Anloga Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Basic School in the Volta Region have announced Wednesday, January 14, 2026, as the date for a joint funeral and burial service.
The deceased children have been identified as seven-year-old Theodora Amewovi and three-year-old Michael Kumeko, both pupils in the kindergarten department of the school.
According to the families, a joint funeral service will be held on the premises of the Anloga EP Basic School, beginning at 10:00 a.m., after which the children will be laid to rest. The event is expected to attract a large gathering of mourners, including sympathisers, education officials, political leaders, and traditional authorities.
Dignitaries from the Ghana Education Service (GES) headquarters in Accra and the Volta Regional Education Directorate in Ho are expected to attend the funeral. Political heads from the Anloga District and beyond, including the District Chief Executive, the Member of Parliament, and other public officials, have also indicated their readiness to join the bereaved families in mourning.
In separate confirmations, the parents of the deceased pupils, Mr Edwin Yao Amewovi and Madam Augustine Mansah, parents of Theodora Amewovi, and Mr Emmanuel Kumeko and Madam Mawufemor Hiatefe, parents of Michael Kumeko confirmed the funeral arrangements as they continue to grieve the painful loss of their children.
“This is a very difficult time for us as families, but we appreciate the support and solidarity we have received from the community and leadership,” the families said.
Confirming the funeral plans, the Headteacher of Anloga EP Basic School, Mr Thywill Deynu, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the entire school community remains united in grief and support.
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“The school is still deeply affected by this tragedy. We will stand with the families on the funeral day and beyond,” Mr Deynu assured.
Traditional authorities have also pledged their full participation in the funeral. Togbi Zewu IV, Dufia of Anloga, said the traditional council is prepared to honour the deceased pupils with dignity.
“The children were part of our community, and it is our responsibility to ensure they are given a respectful and befitting burial,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the bereaved families have continued to receive sympathy visits and support from various leaders and institutions, including the Regional and District Education Directorates, the Member of Parliament, the District Chief Executive, the Anlo Dukor Council, and other opinion leaders.
Checks by the Ghana News Agency have revealed that a series of coordinated interventions have since been carried out on the school premises to eliminate beehives and prevent future incidents. The exercise, led by traditional authorities and state agencies, combined spiritual measures such as prayers with scientific methods, including controlled spraying. Personnel from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Ghana National Fire Service were actively involved.
The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, when a swarm of bees invaded the Anloga EP Basic School during instructional hours, causing panic among pupils and staff. Several individuals sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby health facilities for treatment and later discharged. Sadly, the two kindergarten pupils succumbed to the attack, plunging the Anloga community into deep mourning.
As preparations intensify toward the January 14, 2026, funeral, residents of Anloga and the wider Volta Region continue to express solidarity with the bereaved families, mourning the untimely loss of the young lives.
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