Wa: Final-year Amass student stabbed over phone video dispute
A final-year student of Wa T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School (Wa Amass) is in critical condition after being stabbed during a confrontation on campus Tuesday night.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident followed a heated argument between two final-year students: Iddrisu Ibrahim, popularly known as Lincoln, and his friend Hafis, also known as Baayaawa.
Lincoln, a Year 3 Agricultural Science student from Bulenga, reportedly recorded a video of Hafis without his consent.
Hafis, a Year 3 General Arts student from Bawku, confronted Lincoln and demanded that the video be deleted. When Lincoln allegedly refused, Hafis threatened to stab him. Witnesses say Lincoln dismissed the threat and dared him to follow through.
The situation took a violent turn when Hafis allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Lincoln in the rib and stomach area.
After the attack, Hafis attempted to flee the scene, but news of the incident quickly spread across campus. A group of students reportedly mobilized in an attempt to retaliate, but police arrived in time to prevent further violence. Officers arrested Hafis and took him into custody for questioning.
Despite his injuries, Lincoln managed to stagger from the hostel area toward the school library before collapsing.
A female eyewitness described the scene: “When Lincoln came out, the knife was still stuck in him. Some students removed it before rushing him to the hospital.”
He is currently receiving treatment at the Wa Regional Hospital, where his condition is described as critical but stable.
Police investigations are ongoing. School authorities are yet to issue an official statement, but security on campus has been tightened to prevent further incidents.
