UNIMAC-GIJ student killed on 335 Highway

A level 300 Journalism student of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has died after being knocked down by a vehicle on the 335 Highway near the university’s campus.

The victim, identified as Nelson Blay Nokotey, was knocked down as he tried to cross the highway to school.

A statement issued by the university, confirming the sad incident, described it as a painful and untimely loss that has plunged the entire UniMAC community into mourning and disbelief.

The management, on behalf of the Governing Council, faculty, staff and students, extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and loved ones of the late student.

Following the incident, UniMAC management, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Opoku Mensah, last Thursday, visited the bereaved family and also held separate engagements with the Students’ Representative Council and the wider student body to commiserate with them and reaffirm the University’s solidarity during this difficult period.

Finding solution

The statement further disclosed that the university is working closely with the Ghana Police Service, through its representatives, including the Dean of Students Affairs and the Chief Security Officer, to support ongoing investigations aimed at identifying, apprehending and prosecuting the perpetrator responsible for the incident.

UniMAC described the incident as a grave violation of the sanctity of human life and assured the public of its full cooperation with law enforcement agencies until justice is served.

Beyond the immediate response, management said it has re-engaged relevant state and municipal authorities, including security agencies, transport and road safety institutions and local government bodies, to review and implement enhanced road safety measures within and around the South Legon community to prevent future occurrences.