UDS demands apology for MPhil student wrongly branded as Tamale robber

UDS has moved swiftly to salvage the reputation of Mr. Prosper Kaba after he was erroneously identified across media platforms as a suspect in a high-profile Tamale robbery. The university clarified that Mr. Kaba, an MPhil student, has been the target of a catastrophic case of misidentification following the circulation of crime-scene and suspect photographs. UDS stated unequivocally that Mr. Kaba "is not a suspect or participant in the said criminal act, but rather a victim of the incident."

The university expressed deep concern that the student, identified in widely shared photos as the first individual on the left, was lumped in with alleged criminals, causing him "significant emotional and psychological harm." UDS officials noted that in several publications, one of the actual suspects appeared to have been omitted or replaced, raising serious concerns regarding the "completeness and accuracy" of the narrative fed to the public. The university administration described the ordeal as a "distressing case of misrepresentation" that has unfairly tarnished the character of a dedicated scholar.

UDS has issued an ultimatum to all media houses and social media influencers who carried the false reports. The institution is demanding an immediate retraction of the erroneous stories and the issuance of an "unqualified apology" to Mr. Kaba. The Registrar's office cautioned, "Journalists [must] adhere strictly to standards of accuracy, fairness and responsibility, especially in cases with serious implications for individuals' reputations," urging the press to correct the narrative to reflect Mr. Kaba's true status as a victim.