The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has issued a statement to correct what it describes as misleading reports surrounding an alleged rape and extortion case involving two students.
According to university management, the incident did not occur on campus, but rather in the nearby community of Ayeduase, placing it outside the jurisdiction of the university’s internal security system.
“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 statement clarified.
KNUST also dismissed claims that the suspect is affiliated with its security services.
“The suspect is not a member of KNUST’s Security Services… The individual is a private security guard engaged by the Ayeduase Roman Catholic Primary School and has no affiliation whatsoever with the University’s official security system,” it added.
The university confirmed that the matter has been reported to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Oduom, Kumasi, and is currently under investigation. The suspect is in police custody, and the case is before court.
Management further indicated that support is being provided to the victims, including initial counselling by DOVVSU and additional assistance from the university’s Counselling Centre.
Reaffirming its commitment to student safety and welfare, KNUST stated that it will continue to cooperate with relevant authorities to ensure justice is served. The university also urged the public and media to verify information before publication to avoid the spread of misinformation.
