Kumasi: Islamic SHS Boys’ prefect dies after fall from storey building

A form three student of Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, identified only as Abass, has died after reportedly falling from the top floor of the school’s administration block on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Abass, a Business student who also served as the acting Boys’ Prefect, is said to have fallen during school hours, drawing the attention of students and staff who rushed to the scene.

Sources within the school indicate that the deceased had allegedly been contemplating suicide for some time. However, school authorities were unaware of his intentions.

According to persons close to the family, including his mother and uncle, as well as some students, Abass had previously hinted at harming himself, but they assumed he was joking and did not treat the statements as serious.

He was quickly transported to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival.

When Citi News visited the school, authorities indicated that they had notified the Regional Ghana Education Service, but the office has yet to issue an official response on the matter.

The body of the deceased has since been buried according to Islamic Traditions.