UniMAC mourns student killed in hit-and-run near South Legon campus

The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of one of its students, Nelson Blay Nokotey, a Level 300 Top-Up Journalism student, who died after being knocked down by a vehicle on the 335 Highway near the university’s campus.

In a statement issued on Thursday, January 22, the University described the incident as a painful and untimely loss that has plunged the entire UniMAC community into mourning and disbelief.

Management, on behalf of the Governing Council, faculty, staff and students, extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and loved ones of the late student.

The University described Nelson Blay Nokotey as 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.

Following the incident, UniMAC management, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Opoku Mensah, formally met with the bereaved family and also held separate engagements with the Students’ Representative Council and the wider student body to commiserate with them and reaffirm the University’s solidarity during this difficult period.

The statement further disclosed that the University is working closely with the Ghana Police Service, through its representatives including the Dean of Students Affairs and the Chief Security Officer, to support ongoing investigations aimed at identifying, apprehending and prosecuting the perpetrator responsible for the incident.

UniMAC described the incident as a grave violation of the sanctity of human life and assured the public of its full cooperation with law enforcement agencies until justice is served.

Beyond the immediate response, management said it has re-engaged relevant state and municipal authorities, including security agencies, transport and road safety institutions and local government bodies, to review and implement enhanced road safety measures within and around the South Legon community to prevent future occurrences.

“These actions are aimed at protecting students, staff and residents, and ensuring that they can live, move, and learn in safety,” the statement noted.

The University also appealed to students, staff and the general public to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative as investigations continue, while honouring the memory of the late Nelson Blay Nokotey with dignity and restraint.

UniMAC assured the public that it will remain resolute in its pursuit of justice and the implementation of concrete safety interventions, stressing that Nelson’s life mattered and that his memory will remain etched in the conscience of the UniMAC community.

Read the full statement below;