The Management of the University of Ghana has allayed the fears of the parents about the welfare of their children after an Old student of the school was stabbed to death on Saturday.
Reports from the University on Saturday indicated that an old vandal whose name was give as Chief Tipsy was stabbed to death by one George after an argument that ensued between the two of them degenerated into a fight that led to the stabbing of Chief Tipsy.
But a statement from the management of the school said “Management wishes to assure members of the university community, alumni, parents and the general public that the incident is an isolated case and no threat has been identified which could cause any danger to our students in this respect. Management would also like to state at this stage that neither the victim nor the alleged perpetrator are current students of the University”.
The statement indicated that the school’s “Careers and Counseling Centre is on standby to counsel any student who may have been traumatized by this incident”.
The statement expressed the school’s condolences to the bereaved family.
UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT’S STATEMENT ON INCIDENT AT COMMONWEALTH HALL ON DECEMBER 9, 2017 RESULTING IN A CASUALTY
Management has learnt with shock a gruesome incident that occurred at Commonwealth Hall in the early evening of Saturday, 9 December 2017. One person who sustained severe injuries was rushed to the University Hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries leading to his death.
The University is saddened by this and would like to extend condolences to the family of the victim.
The Police are investigating the incident and Management is expecting a report as soon as the investigation is completed.
Management wishes to assure members of the university community, alumni, parents and the general public that the incident is an isolated case and no threat has been identified which could cause any danger to our students in this respect. Management would also like to state at this stage that neither the victim nor the alleged perpetrator are current students of the University.
The Careers and Counseling Centre is on standby to counsel any student who may have been traumatized by this incident.
Further details will be provided as they become available.
STELLA A. AMOA
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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