‘We want answers’ – Family seeks probe into 14-year-old’s death 12 days after starting SHS
The family of a 14-year-old student of Abomosu STEM Senior High School in the Eastern Region is calling for a thorough investigation into his death, raising questions about his reported illness, treatment and the condition of his body.
The family of a 14-year-old student from Abomosu STEM Senior High School in Ghana's Eastern Region has called for an investigation into their son's death, which occurred just 12 days after he began attending the school. The incident took place on September 30, 2026. Daniel Boateng Mintah's father, David Mintah, revealed that his family received a phone call informing them that Daniel was unwell and required an injection for suspected malaria.
After receiving money for the injection, Daniel's mother, Joyce Mintah, spoke to him earlier that day. Despite repeated attempts to obtain updates on his condition, the family was unable to do so. On the day of the incident, a caller claiming to be the school's headmaster urged the family to come urgently to the school. They were then directed to Kwabeng Hospital, where they were informed that Daniel had been brought in dead.
According to Mr Mintah, a doctor at the hospital stated that Daniel had complained of a headache and stomachache before being taken to the hospital. The doctor recommended a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. The family expressed their doubts about the explanations provided by the school and hospital, stating that the explanations seemed inconsistent.
They requested that the body be transferred to Tafo for further examination. Tears streamed down Mr Mintah's face when he recounted visiting Daniel's body at the mortuary on October 6 and observing blood coming from various parts of his body. The family also received conflicting information from the school about Daniel's last known activities, claiming he left the orientation area to urinate but did not return.
The family has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, requesting a thorough investigation into their son's death. Mr Mintah urged for the application of Ghana's laws if he was indeed murdered, or for peace for his son if his death was natural. He further requested that Daniel's body be transferred from the Tafo mortuary to the Police Hospital in Accra to aid further investigations.
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