The Member of Parliament for Bantama Constituency, Francis Asenso Boakye has gone to the aid of the Adventist Senior High School student who was accidentally shot by his colleague leading to eye injury.
Mr Asenso Boakye has supported the female student (Penamang) to undergo medical treatment at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
“Following my earlier posts on the tragic incident at Adventist SHS in Bantama, this is an update on the latest developments regarding young Penamang’s care. I had the opportunity to meet with Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah, the CEO of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), and visited Penamang at the hospital,” he said.
“The CEO has taken charge of her case by engaging the relevant officials to ensure that she receives the best possible treatment and medical care,” the MP stated
He also issued a caution to the media against sensationalizing the situation during this difficult time.
“I have personally assured Penamang’s family of my support regarding all financial matters. Our thoughts remain with Penamang and all those affected by this incident. Let us continue to support one another and work together to prevent future tragedies.
On April 5, two students at the Seventh Day Adventist Senior High School on Friday April 4, suffered gunshot wounds inflicted by their classmate.
Reports from the school indicate that Bernard Amoabeng, the suspect, brought the gun to school for yet to be established reasons.
An argument among some students over whether the gun was real, ensued.
In a bid to prove that it is a real gun, Amoabeng is alleged to have fired the weapon, leading to the injuries recorded.
One of the students, a girl, who sustained wounds was taken to the Komfo Anokye Teaching hospital for treatment.
By Benjamin Aidoo
