A tragic incident occurred in Achiase, a community in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of Ghana's Ashanti Region, where an 81-year-old woman, Nana Afia Achiaa, lost her life due to a bee attack. According to reports, the incident happened on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, when the deceased was stung by a swarm of bees. The attack took place between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm while Nana Afia Achiaa was outside conversing with others.
The bees had been a nuisance in the Achiase community for about a year, constantly disturbing residents. A citizen journalist, Kwame Wiredu, reported that the swarm of bees had been terrorizing the community, and this was not an isolated incident. In 2025, a similar incident occurred, where a swarm of bees attacked residents for three days, forcing many to stay indoors and disrupting daily life.
The community leaders performed rituals to appease the local deities following the 2025 incident. However, the bees continued to be a threat to the residents. On the day of the incident, the residents attempted to rescue Nana Afia Achiaa but were unable to do so immediately. They later used insecticide spray to repel the bees before rushing her to a nearby hospital.
Unfortunately, Nana Afia Achiaa was confirmed dead upon arrival at the hospital. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and residents are calling for measures to be taken to prevent such incidents in the future. The authorities have been informed about the situation, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the bee attack.
According to Kwame Wiredu, who spoke on the Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9FM in Kumasi, the community is in a state of distress. The incident has highlighted the need for the community to find a lasting solution to the problem of the bees. The residents are hoping that the authorities will take steps to address the issue and prevent future incidents.
The deceased, Nana Afia Achiaa, was a respected member of the community, and her death has been met with sadness. The community is coming together to support her family during this difficult time. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being aware of one's surroundings and taking necessary precautions to avoid such incidents.
The authorities have promised to look into the matter and provide assistance to the family of the deceased. The community is waiting for concrete actions to be taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. The incident has also raised concerns about the safety of residents in the area and the need for measures to be taken to protect them from such threats.
Key points
- The incident highlights the need for the community to find a lasting solution to the problem of the bees.
- The authorities have been informed about the situation, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the bee attack.
- This is not the first time such an incident has occurred in Achiase, with a similar incident happening in 2025.
