Anloga: The families of two young pupils who tragically lost their lives in a bee attack at Anloga Evangelical Presbyterian Basic School have announced plans for a joint funeral and burial service on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The pupils, seven-year-old Theodora Amewovi and three-year-old Michael Kumeko, were both in the kindergarten department of the school.
According to Ghana News Agency, the joint funeral service will be held at the school premises at 10:00 AM, after which the children will be laid to rest. The event is expected to attract a large number of mourners, including sympathisers, education officials, political leaders, and traditional authorities.
Dignitaries from the Ghana Education Service headquarters in Accra and the Volta Regional Education Directorate in Ho are expected to attend, along with political figures from the Anloga District and beyond. Among those anticipated to be present are the District Chief Executive, the Member of Parliament, and other public officials who have expressed their support for the bereaved families.
In separate confirmations, the parents of the deceased pupils, Mr. Edwin Yao Amewovi and Madam Augustine Mansah for Theodora Amewovi, and Mr. Emmanuel Kumeko and Madam Mawufemor Hiatefe for Michael Kumeko, have affirmed the funeral arrangements as they continue to mourn the 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," they said.
Mr. Thywill Deynu, Headteacher of Anloga E.P Basic School, confirmed the funeral plans to the Ghana News Agency, stating that the school community remains united in grief and support. "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 confirmed their participation. Togbi Zewu IV, Dufia of Anloga, remarked that the traditional council is prepared to honor the 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 noted.
Meanwhile, the bereaved families have been receiving sympathy visits and support from several 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.
The Ghana News Agency reports that coordinated efforts have been made on the school premises to eliminate beehives and prevent future incidents. These interventions, led by both traditional authorities and state agencies, combined spiritual measures, including prayers, with scientific methods such as controlled spraying. Personnel from the National Disaster Management Organisation and the Ghana National Fire Service were actively involved in these activities.
The tragic incident took place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, when a swarm of bees invaded the Anloga EP Basic School during instructional hours, causing panic. Several pupils and staff members were injured and treated at nearby health facilities before being discharged. The deaths of Theodora Amewovi and Michael Kumeko have plunged the Anloga community into mourning.
As the community prepares for the January 14 funeral, the people of Anloga and the wider Volta Region continue to express their solidarity with the bereaved families.