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By Edward Graham Sebbie
Four students of the Tamale Technical University (TaTU), are currently left with gunshot wounds and several others sustaining various injuries following a clash between the students and the police on campus during a protest by students against a fee increase and alleged university mismanagement.
The demonstration began peacefully, with students voicing their displeasure at what they perceive as an unfair hike in fees and poor management by university authorities. However, tensions quickly escalated, prompting police to deploy heavy security personnel to the campus in a bid to restore order and protect property.
Eyewitnesses recount the scene turning violent, with property damage reported and police allegedly discharging firearms amidst the disorder. In the melee, four students sustained gunshot wounds and are currently battling for their recovery at the Tamale Technical University Hospital. Another student was hit by a stray rubber bullet and is receiving medical attention at the university’s clinic.
“The police just started shooting, it was like they didn’t care about us,” a student eyewitness said, describing the panic that gripped the campus. “We were just protesting about the fees, we didn’t expect it to turn this chaotic.”
Hospital authorities confirm the four gunshot victims are responding to treatment, though details on the severity of their injuries are scarce. The incident has sent shockwaves through the university community, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
At the heart of the protest are grievances over fee hikes and allegations of mismanagement by TaTU authorities. Students argue the increases are unfair and lack transparency, fuelling their anger and frustration.
The confrontation underscores the volatile mix of student activism and police response on Ghanaian campuses. As the injured students fight for recovery, questions loom over the handling of the protest and the future of relations between students, university management, and security forces.
The incident at Tamale Technical University is likely to ignite broader debates on campus unrest, student rights, and police conduct in Ghana.
