# Investigations into teenage deaths in Ghana > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigations-into-teenage-deaths-in-ghana > Updated: 2026-10-13T14:30:22.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Families in Ghana’s Eastern Region are calling for investigations into the deaths of two teenagers following unclear circumstances. In the Kwahu West Municipality, 14-year-old Keziah Mirekua died after suffering severe burns in Mpraeso Amanfrom. While the exact cause remains unverified, relatives have provided conflicting accounts regarding personal disputes and the teenager’s personal life. Separately, the family of Daniel Boateng Mintah, a student at Abomosu STEM Senior High School, is seeking a police probe into his death on September 30, 2026. His father, David Mintah, reported inconsistencies between explanations provided by the school and the hospital. The family noted that after being told the student required an injection for suspected malaria, they were later informed he had been brought to Kwabeng Hospital dead. Mr. Mintah expressed concerns regarding the condition of the body at the mortuary and has urged authorities to establish the true circumstances of the death. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Families in Ghana seek investigations into deaths of two teenagers Families in Ghana's Eastern Region are demanding investigations into the deaths of two teenagers involving severe burns and suspicious medical circumstances. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/families-in-ghana-seek-investigations-into-deaths-of-two-teenagers ### 2026-09-25: Ghanaian families demand probe into deaths in police custody Families in Ghana's Upper East Region are demanding an independent probe after two men died in police custody, disputing claims that the deaths occurred during a gun battle in the Tilli Forest. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanaian-families-demand-probe-into-deaths-in-police-custody --- Cite as: Investigations into teenage deaths in Ghana. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/investigations-into-teenage-deaths-in-ghana