KNUST student remanded over threats to stab colleagues
The accused, a second-year student, was arrested during an ongoing investigation by officials, following the rioting that occurred between two halls last week.
A student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been remanded by the Asokore Mampong Magistrate Court for threatening to stab other students to death.
According to a police statement, the accused, Elvis Nsiah, a second-year student, was arrested during an ongoing investigation by officials, following the rioting that occurred between two halls last week.
“The suspect is alleged to have threatened to stab five students of the Continental Hall of the university and kill one other student of the same hall to pacify what he refers to as the gods,” the police said.
Remanded into police custody, he will reappear on August 30, 2022.
“Meanwhile investigation is still ongoing to get all others involved in the rioting arrested to face justice,” the police further said.
