KNUST Student Stabbed During NPP Thank You Tour in Bantama

A student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), affiliated with Unity Hall (Conti), is currently receiving treatment after being stabbed multiple times during a chaotic scene at a New Patriotic Party (NPP) “Thank You” tour in the Ashanti Region. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, 29th April 2025, at the Bantama Pentecost Church, saw violence break out when money gifted to a hired Jama group was forcibly taken, leading to a bloody confrontation.

Incident Breakdown:

1. Event Setting:
   The stabbing occurred during an NPP “Thank You” tour organised by supporters of former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, at the Bantama Pentecost Church in Kumasi.

2. The Victim:
   A member of the Unity Hall Jama Group from KNUST, who had been hired to animate the programme, was caught in the crossfire and stabbed multiple times during the fracas.

3. Triggering Incident:
   According to eyewitness accounts, a wealthy associate of Kennedy Agyapong gifted cash to the Jama group. Moments later, men suspected to be armed NPP operatives snatched the money, sparking a violent fight.

4. Gunshots and Panic:
   Chaos erupted as gunshots were reportedly fired by the aggressors, intensifying the mayhem at the scene.

5. Medical Response:
   The stabbed student was rushed to the emergency unit of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he is currently under medical care.

Quotes or Official Remarks:
Kennedy Agyapong and his team have since reported the matter to the Kumasi Central Police Command. However, as of now, no arrests have been made regarding the incident.

Related Video:
Watch the incident report on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcOCUNJZwwU

FAQs or Common Concerns:

• Who was behind the attack?
  Eyewitnesses allege the attackers were strongmen believed to be affiliated with the NPP, but official confirmation is pending police investigation.

• Was anyone arrested at the scene?
  No. Despite the violent nature of the altercation, no suspects have been apprehended at the time of reporting.

• What is the condition of the injured student?
  He is currently receiving medical attention at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Details about his current condition remain private.

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