Bantama SDA SHS Shooting: Suspect Makes His First Court Appearance, Remanded For Two Weeks

• The suspect in Suzy Pinamang's shooting incident has made his first court appearance after the tragic incident
• The student was put before the Atwima Twedie court in the Ashanti Region and has been remanded for two weeks
• Suzy's family have demanded justice after the incident and called on the general public to come to their assistance
• Speaking exclusively to Yen.com.gh, a security analyst stated how such incidents can be prevented in schools

The person accused of the Bantama SDA SHS shooting incident has made his first court appearance. He appeared before the Atwima Atwedie court in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

He was taken into custody for accidentally shooting his classmate, Suzy Pinamang, with a gun he reportedly brought to school and had a scarf covering his face when he appeared before the court recently.

SDA SHS shooting: what happened in court?

Suzy's family and authorities from the Bantama SDA SHS were present at the court.

Drama unfolded as the young lady's family accused the school of shielding the young boy. They claimed authorities at the school had neglected their daughter and provided support to the boy who shot her instead.

A docket was filed and is being presented to the Attorney-General's office for advice on the charges to be pressed against the young man. The case was remanded for two weeks, and his expected to reappear before the court on April 30, 2025.

The video of the events at the court is below.

Suzy Pinamang is still in pain

According her family, Suzy Pinamang the victim of the incident, is still in pain. During the court appearance, the family of the young girl indicated that she found it difficult to sleep.

They also claimed pellets from the gun were still trapped in her eyes and she urgently needed medical care to remove them so she could possibly regain her sight.

They have therefore called on well-meaning Ghanaians to come to their aid with financial support to help in getting Suzy the medical care she required.

"Suzy is still in pain. Hon Asenso Boakye [the Bantama MP] promised to help us, but we have not heard from him again. We plead with the government and Ibrahim Mahama; he should come to our aid and help our daughter just as he supported Kofi Adoma."

Security Analyst speaks on incident

Speaking exclusively to Yen.com.gh, a security analyst, Mohammed Tagna, unveiled how these instances can be prevented.

"The Small Arms and Light Weapons Commission should work with schools, parents, and law enforcement to prevent such incidents. Sensitisation should also be increased," he said.

Reactions to SHS shooting suspect's court appearance

Netizens who saw the video of the student's first court appearance expressed mixed reactions in the comments section of the post.

@VincentKobenaarthur-i8p wrote:

"President of Ghana should step in to assist this young girl."

@dinho4real wrote:

"Sue the school for negligence."

@GiftyBoateng-j6o wrote:

"Hmmmm 😢😢😢 God please deliver us from evil day papa."

@KooNie99 wrote"

"The thing dey pain me ruff aaww Awurade."

@apepuru1 wrote:

"The parents shouldn’t litigate this matter in the media. They should find a good lawyer and sue the Ghana Education Service. As much as I can feel their pain, they shouldn’t talk much."

@anderslingbedema3437 wrote:

"Why are they protecting him, it’s like he is a hero in a movie. God have mercy on."

Family accuses Asenso Boakye of neglect

Meanwhile, Suzy Pinamang's family is unhappy with Bantama MP Asenso Boakye, calling out the politician for promising to support the young lady but failing to fulfil that pledge.

As YEN.com.gh reported, a relative of Suzy claimed they had not received financial support after his remarks. Netizens who saw the post were heartbroken and wished the girl well.

However, her family appealed to Ibrahim Mahama to come to their aid with financial support for her recovery.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh