Following a tragic shooting incident that claimed three lives in Baniekrom, Ahafo Ano Southwest District of the Ashanti Region, local schools are noticeably deserted.
Residents and leaders are urging for police protection amidst fears sparked by the incident.
Allegedly, youths from a neighboring community were shot by a local fetish priest, Osman Majeed, who claimed self-defense against an alleged attack.
The shooting, near God is One Preparatory School, has led to a sharp drop in attendance, with only 30 out of over 100 pupils showing up for classes.
Concerned residents have requested a temporary closure of schools due to safety concerns, highlighting the absence of police presence in the area.
“So, we went there yesterday [Wednesday], in the morning, we pleaded with the proprietor that he should close down the school for three days at least so that we do not know what may happen, so he also agreed with us and he has done that.”