Dead Body Found in Classroom Halts Academic Activities at Galilea M/A 1 JHS
- A dead body of an unknown man was discovered in a classroom at Galilea M/A 1 Junior High School in the Ga South Municipality
- In a related incident, two unidentified male bodies were found in Apowa, with one showing signs of being dumped there for several days
- Authorities are yet to release official statements as investigations continue into the cause of death and circumstances surrounding the incidents
- Apostle Eric Okai, senior pastor at the Elim Church in Accra, shared his views on this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh
A dead body of an unknown man has been found in one of the classrooms at the Galilea M/A 1 Junior High School in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
According to a report by Citi News, the unidentified body was discovered by students who arrived for school on Tuesday, October 6, 2025.
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This prompted teachers to immediately call the police and suspend classes for the day.
The Weija Police quickly arrived at the scene to secure the area and begin investigations.
According to one of the teachers, the remains of the yet-to-be-identified man were found in one of the classrooms in the early morning.
The police have since conveyed the body to the Police Hospital morgue in Accra for an autopsy.
The cause of death and how the individual ended up in the classroom are yet to be determined by the police through their investigations.
Authorities have not released any official statements regarding the incident, but investigations are ongoing, according to the Citi News report.
Two unidentified dead bodies found in Apowa
In a related development, two unidentified dead bodies were found in Apowa, in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region. Both corpses, males, are reportedly not natives of the area.
One of the dead bodies, covered with leaves and rubbish, was found close to the Roman Catholic Church, with blood stains leading from a nearby dump site.
The body emitted an unpleasant stench, which drew the attention of passersby.
The Assemblyman, Pastor Elvis Yeboah, told YEN.com.gh that the dead body of a man, believed to be in his 30s, had been dragged and dumped in the area for several days, based on the odour that hit residents who used the path.
“From what I gathered, the body has been here for about five days. The deceased was struck with two blocks that were found close to the dumping site before being dragged to a location where it was discovered,” he said.
He added that the body, which was seen only in boxer shorts in the early hours of Friday, September 12, 2025, had parts missing, the tongue and eyes were removed, and a portion of the head close to the right ear was opened.
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Ghanaian pastor reacts to the school incident
Reacting to this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh, Apostle Okai, senior pastor at Elim Church, described the incident at Galilea M/A 1 Junior High School as a stark reminder of life's fragility.
He expressed deep concern for the emotional well-being of students, teachers, and staff affected by the event.
Apostle Okai emphasised the need to prioritise emotional and psychological well-being during such crises and wished the family of the deceased strength and comfort.
"This tragic incident at Galilea M/A 1 Junior High School is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the need for communities to come together in times of crisis," he said.
"As a pastor and counsellor, I'm deeply concerned about the emotional well-being of the students, teachers, and staff who were affected by this event. In times like these, it's essential to prioritise the emotional and psychological well-being of everyone involved. May the family of the deceased find strength and comfort during this difficult time," he added.
Reactions after dead body discovered in classroom
Ghanaians on social media, who chanced upon the Citi News report, flocked to the comment section to share their views.
Below are some of the comments:
@Seth Acquah said:
"The students in that class need psychological support. The class must not be used for some time."
@Richard Fiati also said:
"This highlights some of the issues in our schools. Schools are used by people in the community in the night for nefarious activities. This should open the eyes of our leaders."
@David Narh commented:
"Eiiiiiiiiiii, like seriously, hope it's not a student ooooo."
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Ghanaian man founded dead in UK
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that Samuel Acquah, a Ghanaian father of two based in the United Kingdom, was found dead under tragic circumstances.
Acquah, a nurse at Southend Hospital, failed to turn up to work on Monday, August 18, 2025, and was later discovered dead in his room.
The Ghanaian travelled to the UK to work hard to be able to bring his wife and two children to join him abroad.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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