{"id":99931,"date":"2025-10-23T20:01:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T20:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=99931"},"modified":"2025-10-23T20:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T20:01:26","slug":"ges-condemns-shooting-incident-at-garu-d-a-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=99931","title":{"rendered":"GES condemns shooting incident at Garu D\/A School"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 33 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The Ghana Education Service (GES) has expressed deep regret over a tragic shooting incident at Garu D\/A Primary and Junior High School on Monday, 20th October 2025, which resulted in the death of the Headteacher, Mr Bukhari Yahaya.<\/p>\n<p>A deadly shooting left four people, including the headmaster of Garu D\/A Basic School, dead.<\/p>\n<p>According to JoyNews Upper East Regional Correspondent Albert Sore, the headmaster was one of the victims fatally shot when armed men opened fire in the community.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on October 22 by GES Head of Public Relations Daniel Fenyi, the education body strongly condemned the violent act, describing it as cruel and unnecessary.<\/p>\n<p>GES emphasised that schools must remain safe environments for teaching and learning, free from brutality and violence.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cSuch acts have no place in our educational system and will not be tolerated,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-2300.png\" alt=\"GES condemns shooting incident at Garu D\/A School\" 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>GES extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Mr Yahaya, as well as to the staff and students of Garu D\/A Primary and Junior High School. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ ALSO<\/strong>: Calm returns to Garu after deadly Shooting, but students traumatized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>GES assured the education community in Garu of its unwavering support during this difficult period.<\/p>\n<p>As part of immediate measures, the school has been temporarily closed from Tuesday, 21 October until Monday, 27 October 2025, to allow staff and students time to cope with the trauma.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Guidance and Counselling Unit of the District will provide psychosocial support to help those affected recover.<\/p>\n<p>The Ghana Education Service is also collaborating closely with the District Security Council (DISEC) and other security agencies to ensure safety as investigations into 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