Minister for Interior and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has expressed deep sorrow over an accident at the Aboabo Extension junction that claimed the lives of four learners from Mahad Islamic School at Akotosu.
In a Facebook post, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, he said he had received the news of the accident with profound sadness, describing the incident as a painful tragedy for the affected families and the school community.
The accident reportedly left at least four other people critically injured, comprising three learners and an elderly person.
The Asawase MP, extended his condolences to the bereaved families, the Al-Mahad community, and all others affected by the incident.
He also wished the injured victims a speedy and full recovery, praying for strength and patience for those grappling with the loss.
“Inna lillahi, wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” the Minister wrote, invoking the Islamic expression meaning “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we will return.”
He prayed that Allah would grant all those affected by the tragedy the patience and strength to endure the difficult period.
The incident has brought grief to the families of the deceased learners and the wider school community, as prayers and condolences continue to be extended to those affected.
3 of the victims are receiving treatment after a Hyundai van crashed into them at Aboabo in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The deceased, identified as eight-year-olds- Juraid Mohammed, Anisah Ibrahim, Fati Muniru and Raiyan Faisal, were pronounced dead on arrival at the Manhyia District Hospital.
Laila Muniru, 12, and five-year-old Bushira Musapha are in critical condition and have been referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
By Benjamin Aidoo
