The Ministry of Education has condemned the shooting incident at the Zohe Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Primary School in Yendi in the Northern Region, describing it as a serious threat to the safety of pupils, teachers and the wider school community.

Preliminary reports indicate that two armed men allegedly stormed the school premises and fired indiscriminately, creating fear and panic among pupils and staff.

The incident reportedly left the headmaster of the school injured after he was allegedly assaulted during the attack.

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Police Service to conduct immediate investigations into the incident and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

In a statement issued by the Ministry, it said: “The Ministry of Education unequivocally condemns the disturbing shooting incident that occurred at Zohe Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Primary School in Yendi, in the Northern Region.”

It added that “schools are sacred spaces dedicated to teaching, learning, and the holistic development of children,” stressing that “acts of violence, intimidation, and the use of firearms on school premises are unacceptable and constitute a grave threat to the safety and well-being of learners, teachers, and the entire educational community.”

The Ministry also called on members of the public to respect the sanctity of school environments and avoid activities that could endanger learners and teachers.

“The Minister has directed the immediate attention of the Ghana Police Service to this criminal act and has called for swift investigations into the incident,” the statement said.

The Ministry expressed its support for the affected pupils, staff and the injured headmaster, saying, “We stand in solidarity with the affected pupils, staff, and the injured Headmaster and wish him a speedy recovery.”

It assured parents, guardians and the public that it would continue to collaborate with security agencies to ensure that schools remain safe places for teaching and learning.

The Ministry further appealed to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to cooperate with the Ghana Police Service.