Islamic SHS Student Dies After Falling From School Building in Suspected Suicide Incident

Islamic SHS Student Dies After Falling From School Building in Suspected Suicide Incident.

The Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi has been left in a state of deep sorrow following the death of Abass, a Form Three Business student and acting Boys’ Prefect, who lost his life after falling from the upper floor of the school’s administration block on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. 

Witnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with both students and staff rushing to offer help immediately after the fall. 

Preliminary information gathered from the school community suggests that Abass may have been experiencing emotional strain, as several students recalled hearing concerning remarks from him in the past, even though no formal report was made to school authorities. 

His family members, including his mother and uncle, also noted that he had occasionally made troubling comments at home, which they unfortunately did not interpret as serious signs of distress. 

He was swiftly transported to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel attempted to save him but ultimately pronounced him dead on arrival. School authorities have since notified the Ashanti Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service, although an official statement is still pending. In accordance with Islamic customs, Abass has been laid to rest. 

The heartbreaking incident has sparked renewed conversations about the urgent need for stronger mental health awareness, accessible counseling structures, and early-warning systems in schools to support students who may be struggling silently. 

As the school community grieves, many are calling for a thorough investigation to understand the factors that led to the tragic loss of a promising young student.