The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has noted with "deep regret" the shooting incident at Garu D/A Primary and Junior High School, which led to the death of the Headteacher, Bukhari Yahaya.

The tragic event unfolded on Monday, October 20, 2025.

"Management strongly condemns this cruel and needless act of violence," a GES statement emphasised.

"Schools must remain safe spaces for teaching and learning, not scenes of brutality. Such acts have no place in our educational system and will not be tolerated," the service underlined.

GES extended its "heartfelt condolences" to the families of all the victims - especially Mr Yahaya's family - and the staff, and students of Garu D/A Primary and JHS.

"We stand in strong solidarity with the entire Garu education community during this difficult time," GES added.

Temporary closure 

As part of immediate measures, GES has temporarily closed down the school, from Tuesday, October 21, to Monday, October 27, 2025.

The service explained this was "to allow staff and students manage the trauma".

"The Guidance and Counselling Unit of the district will also provide psychosocial support to students and teachers to help them recover from the trauma," the service assured.

"GES is also collaborating with the District Security Council (DISEC) and security agencies to ensure safety as investigations continue. We, therefore, encourage the people of Garu to remair calm and support the GES restore peace to the school environment," the statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, GES, concluded.