Authorities at the University of Cape Coast have expressed their displeasure at the violence that took place at the university on Friday.
The clash between residents of the Oguaa hall and Atlantic Hall (ATL) in the late hours of Friday resulted in the destruction of property with some students sustaining various degrees of injuries.
This is the second time in four years that residents of the two neighbouring halls at the Old-Site of the university have clashed during Ogua Hall’s week celebration.
One person has since been paralysed following the earlier attack in 2016.
Authorities at the university who are not enthused by the latest development with similar characteristics from the 2016 attack are calling for calm from the university community as an investigation is underway to bring the perpetrators to book.
Below is a statement from the university
The University of Cape Coast Management has observed with deep regret an act of violence and vandalism which occurred on campus at the dawn of 22nd February 2020, leading to the destruction of properties and injuries to some students.
Management strongly condemns these criminal and unfortunate acts.
The University with the support of relevant security agencies, especially the Ghana Police Service has initiated investigations into the incident.
Management wishes to state unequivocally that all perpetrators would be brought to book and dealt with appropriately.
Meanwhile, all Students, Staff, the University Community and Stakeholders are to remain calm while due processes are followed to bring the perpetrators to book.