Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has strongly condemned the recent deadly attacks on students at Nalerigu and Bawku Senior High Schools, where three students were tragically killed on the night of Saturday, 26th July 2025.

In a statement issued on Monday, 28th July, the education policy and advocacy organisation described the incidents as "dreadful acts of violence perpetrated within and around educational institutions" that have "shocked the conscience of the nation."

According to Eduwatch, at Nalerigu SHS, "armed assailants entered the school premises and fatally shot two male students, Lukman and Gideon, in their dormitory." On the same night at Bawku SHS, "18-year-old Hakim Kundima, a final-year student, was reportedly removed from his dormitory and shot dead by unidentified attackers."

Eduwatch recalled that just a month earlier, “a similar tribal conflict in Nkwanta Senior High School led to the killing of three students.” It warned that these recurring attacks are generating widespread fear and trauma, resulting in the closure of schools and disrupting the education of hundreds of students.

"We unequivocally condemn these attacks, which constitute an egregious violation of the right to life and the sanctity of educational spaces," the statement said. "No grievance or conflict, regardless of its complexity or duration, can justify the targeting of innocent students."

The organisation urged the government of Ghana, the Ministry of Education, and relevant security agencies to take immediate and decisive steps to prevent further violence. It called for swift investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice and for the enhancement of security in all schools located in conflict-prone areas, warning that failure to act risks further loss of life.

Eduwatch also urged full support for the mediation efforts being led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and called for the provision of psychosocial support for traumatised students and staff. It further appealed for alternative arrangements to ensure affected final-year candidates can safely write their WASSCE examinations.

The organisation concluded by calling on the public to remain calm and avoid any actions that could escalate tensions.

"At this critical moment, a united and measured response is essential to safeguard our collective future and ensure that schools remain safe spaces for learning and development," the statement added.

Eduwatch extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and school communities, ending with a solemn reminder: "May the memories of Lukman, Gideon, and Hakim strengthen our resolve to uphold peace, justice, and the right of every child in Ghana to learn in safety and dignity."