A newly constructed school block in the Afram Plains has reportedly been shut down after it was invaded by large numbers of bats, raising serious concerns over the safety and health of pupils and teachers.
The unexpected infestation has rendered the facility unusable, with authorities closing the building to protect occupants from potential health risks and the unsanitary conditions created by the bats.
Residents and education stakeholders have expressed frustration that a newly completed educational facility has become unfit for use, calling for immediate intervention to remove the animals and restore the building.
The incident has also sparked questions about the location of the school, environmental assessments, and whether adequate measures were taken to prevent wildlife from occupying the structure before it was commissioned.
Parents are worried about the disruption to teaching and learning, as students may have to be relocated or return to overcrowded classrooms while authorities work to resolve the problem.
Officials are expected to assess the extent of the infestation and implement measures to reclaim the facility, allowing normal academic activities to resume as soon as possible.
