KNUST clarifies rape, extortion allegations, says incident occurred off campus
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) issued a rejoinder to correct what it describes as misleading reports circulating on social media concerning an alleged rape and extortion case involving two students. According to the University's management, "The alleged incidents did not occur on the KNUST campus. They took place off campus in the nearby community of Ayeduase and therefore fall outside the jurisdiction of the University's internal security operations." The University also refuted claims linking the suspect to its security personnel, stating that he is not an employee of KNUST.
The suspect is a private security guard engaged by the Ayeduase Roman Catholic Primary School and has no affiliation with the University's official security system. The case has been reported to the District Police Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Oduom, Kumasi. The victims have received initial counselling from DOVVSU, while the University's Counselling Centre has also reached out to provide further psychological and medical assistance.
The suspect is in police custody and the matter is before court. KNUST stated it "remains firmly committed to the safety, welfare, and well-being of its students and will continue to collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure justice is served," while urging the public and media to verify information before publishing to prevent misinformation.
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KNUST has responded to social media reports regarding an alleged rape and extortion case involving two students- the university is setting the record straight. The university is keen to clarify certain aspects of the case, but what exactly is KNUST trying to get ahead of?
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