A tragic incident occurred in Wawase, a suburb of Agona Swedru, resulting in the death of a three-year-old boy, Christopher Amponsah, following a severe bee attack that also injured nine others.
The swarm descended on the community around 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 20th March 2026, leaving one dead and sending shockwaves throughout the Agona West Municipality due to a series of similar encounters across the region.
According to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), 10 residents were caught in the swarm’s path, with nine sustaining varying degrees of stings and injuries and currently receiving medical attention in stable condition.
A joint emergency operation by the Ghana National Fire Service and NADMO personnel successfully neutralised the swarm and prevented further casualties by Saturday morning.
Unfortunately, young Christopher’s death marks the second fatal bee attack in the Central Region within seven days, following a similar incident involving a female student at a private senior high school in Winneba earlier this week.
The Municipal NADMO Director, ACDCO Charles K. Agbavitor, led a delegation to Wawase on Saturday, 21st March, to assess potential environmental triggers and offer condolences to the Amponsah family.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
