{"id":112458,"date":"2026-01-24T04:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T04:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112458"},"modified":"2026-01-24T04:03:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T04:03:00","slug":"unimac-mourns-student-killed-in-hit-and-run-near-south-legon-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112458","title":{"rendered":"UniMAC mourns student killed in hit-and-run near South Legon campus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has been plunged into a state of grief following the tragic death of Nelson Blay Nokotey, a Level 300 Top-Up Journalism student. <\/p>\n

Nelson was killed on Monday, January 19, 2026, after being struck by an unregistered vehicle on the N1 Highway near the Dzorwulu traffic light intersection.<\/p>\n

The incident, described by witnesses as particularly \u201cheartless\u201d, has sparked concern across the campus.<\/p>\n

Reports indicate that the driver of the vehicle initially stopped and feigned concern for the victim before fleeing the scene, leaving Nelson\u2019s body to be discovered hours later by a police patrol team.<\/p>\n

In a formal statement released on Thursday, January 22, the UniMAC Management described the loss as a \u201cgrave violation of the sanctity of human life\u201d. <\/p>\n

The university\u2019s flag at the South Legon campus currently flies at half-mast as students and faculty struggle to come to terms with the sudden void.<\/p>\n

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\u201cManagement, on behalf of the Governing Council, faculty, staff and students, extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and loved ones\u2026 Nelson Blay Nokotey was a valued and promising member of the UniMAC family, whose passing represents not only a loss to the institution but also to the nation as a whole,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Vice-Chancellor Professor Eric Opoku Mensah has taken a lead role in the university\u2019s response, holding emergency meetings with the bereaved family, the Students\u2019 Representative Council (SRC), and the wider student body to provide support and reaffirm the institution\u2019s solidarity.<\/p>\n

The university has officially handed over the investigation to the Ghana Police Service. <\/p>\n

Representatives from the university, including the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ike Tandoh, and the Chief Security Officer, are working around the clock to assist authorities in tracking down the unregistered vehicle.<\/p>\n

UniMAC has vowed to remain \u201cresolute\u201d in its pursuit of justice, ensuring the perpetrator is apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.<\/p>\n

The tragedy has reignited a long-standing debate over pedestrian safety at the Dzorwulu intersection.<\/p>\n

Despite the presence of a footbridge further down the road, many commuters\u2014including students\u2014face significant risks when crossing the highway.<\/p>\n

Management has disclosed that it is now re-engaging the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and municipal bodies to review and implement enhanced road safety measures, including better lighting and potentially more prominent pedestrian crossings in the South Legon area.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThese actions are aimed at protecting students, staff and residents, and ensuring that they can live, move, and learn in safety,\u201d the University noted.<\/p>\n

While emotions remain high, the university has appealed to students and the general public to remain law-abiding and cooperate with the police.<\/p>\n

The SRC President-elect, Moses Desire Kouyo, has urged students to honour Nelson\u2019s memory with \u201cdignity and restraint\u201d, even as they advocate for systemic changes to prevent future loss of life.<\/p>\n

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