81-year-old woman dies after bee in Ashanti region

An 81-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a swarm of bees at Achiase in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region.

The deceased, identified as Nana Afua Achiaa, reportedly came under attack between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, shortly after stepping out of the Achiase Palace onto the street.

According to residents, the bees had been present in the community for approximately a year and had repeatedly caused disturbances, raising concerns among people living in the area.

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The situation reportedly became severe during the attack, making it difficult for residents to approach the elderly woman and rescue her from the swarm.

She was eventually rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival.

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The daughter of the deceased, Maa Abena, recounted how she received news of the tragedy while at work.

“I was at work when I received an emergency call that the bees had taken over the area and attacked my mother, leaving her dead. The neighbors could not rescue her because of the severity of the situation.”

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Following the incident, the Queen Mother of Achiase, Nana Serwaa Boatemaa, appealed to the relevant authorities to urgently intervene and ensure the removal of the bees from the community.

She expressed concern over the continued presence of the swarm and called for immediate action to prevent another attack and protect residents from further danger.

The incident has renewed concerns about the potential dangers posed by the long-standing bee infestation in the community, particularly to elderly residents and other vulnerable members of the population.