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Assembly Member for the area, Stephen Dompreh who spoke to Accra-based Starr FM said the deceased student was part of students writing their mock examination preparing for the West African Senior Secondary Examination (WASSCE).

He said the deceased allegedly went swimming in the abandoned galamsey pit on their return to the school Thursday and was confirmed dead.

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The mortal remains of the boy have been deposited at the Kibi Government Hospital pending autopsy.