TWENTY-seven pupils and two teachers at Sayuni Primary School in Manyoni District, Singida Region, have been hospitalised after a swarm of bees attacked the school.

School teacher Neema Ng'aa shared the details during a visit by Manyoni District Commissioner, Dr. Vicent Mashinji, explaining that the incident occurred while the students were in class.

"When the bees attacked them, the pupils panicked and ran away.The teachers who went to help  them were also attacked," she said.

Bless Mwarabu, also a teacher at the same school, added that when the school bell was rung to alert the pupils, the sound agitated the bees   and the attack intensified.    

Dr. Lucy Deo, Medical Officer in charge at Manyoni District Hospital, confirmed that three ambulances were dispatched to transport the victims to the hospital for treatment.

"We admitted 27  pupils and two teachers, provided medical care, and some were discharged while others continue to receive treatment," she said.

Dr. Mashinji ordered that all public service providers, including those handling pests and dangerous animals, ensure the removal of such threats.

“I instruct that no bees should  surround  schools. We will begin with the environment  teacher, then the head teacher as there’s no reason for bees to surround schools,”  the said.

Bee colonies in Singida Region have been  nesting in classrooms and places of worship, leading to multiple attacks on the local community.