MP calls for investigation into death of university student

The Upper East Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has been asked to investigate the killing of a final year student of the University of Education, Winneba, by the police on February 6, 2013.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bongo Constituency, Mr Albert Abongo, made the call through the GNA.

It would be recalled that on February 6, 2013, the people of Vea in the Bongo District embarked on a peaceful demonstration against the Eunitack Services Limited that was undertaking quarry works at a rocky area believed to be the abode of the gods of the people.

Consequently, the police shot to death Mr Azure Gideon, final year student of the University, and some people were injured, and in the process arrested several people.

The MP called on REGSEC to stop work at the quarry and said the death of the student had brought grief and tension to the community.

Mr Abongo expressed surprise that the police were still providing security for the company to work, and called on the people to remain calm whilst the matter is being investigated.

The body of Azure has been deposited at the Navrongo Hospital morgue for autopsy. He left behind a pregnant wife.