Drama unfolded at the Atwima Twedie court in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, during the first court hearing of the shooting incident involving a student of the SDA SHS in Bantama
The incident involving Suzy Pinamang, a student at Bantama SDA Senior High School in Kumasi, has garnered significant public attention.
On April 4, 2025, Suzy was accidentally shot in the face by her classmate, Bernard Amoabeng, resulting in her blindness. Bernard was arrested and appeared in court on April 16, 2025, with his face covered and accompanied by school authorities.
During the court proceedings, Suzy’s family confronted the school staff, accusing them of shielding the suspect and neglecting Suzy’s needs. A female relative questioned why Bernard’s face was concealed, implying preferential treatment. The school’s housemaster refuted these claims, stating that the school had been supportive from the beginning, including facilitating Suzy’s hospital admission.
The incident has elicited strong reactions from the public, with many expressing sympathy for Suzy and calling for justice. Some have suggested legal action against the school and the suspect, while others have proposed fundraising efforts to support Suzy’s medical care.
