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University Of Energy And Natural Resources Student Killed In Robbery Attack
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University Of Energy And Natural Resources Student Killed In Robbery Attack

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • A University of Energy and Natural Resources student has been killed in a robbery attack
  • The engineering student was in a group returning from a field trip when the robbery occurred
  • The management of the University of Energy and Natural Resources confirmed the death in a statement

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A University of Energy and Natural Resources student has been killed in a robbery attack.

The student was in a group returning from a field trip when the robbery occurred.

Student killed by robbers
The incident happened around Boffourkrom in the Sunyani West Municipality.
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The University of Energy and Natural Resources management, located in Sunyani, has confirmed the death in a statement.

The incident happened around Boffourkrom in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region on Tuesday, April 16 2024.

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The group that was attacked comprised some level 300 and 400 BSc Renewal Energy Engineering students.

The other victims received medical attention and counselling after the traumatic incident.

The statement also urged inhabitants within the area where the incident happened to report any suspicious character to the police.

The Sunyani Police command has arrested one suspect.

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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