A student journalist who was
shot during the just ended general election is likely to be bedridden for
18months.
Pius was shot in the left
leg by a man, Kola, who is believed to be an NPP sympathizer, while observing the
electoral process at the Ablekuma Central collation center on Tuesday, December
8, 2020.
The shooting incident which
happened around 2:30 am left Aseidu, a police officer, and one other reporter
from GBC radio, Doreen Ampofo, suffering various degrees of injuries.
The third-year student of the
Ghana Institute of Journalism underwent surgery at the Accra Regional Hospital-
Ridge on December 11.
But according to medical
officers, Pius would have to learn how to walk again after 18months
post-surgery.
Sharing the news of a successful
surgery the General Secretary for the Ghana Journalist Association, Kofi Yeboah
took to Facebook.
He said a piece of metallic
medical equipment was affixed in Pius’ left leg to fill a hole created by the
bullet.
Pius worked with the news portal, newswatchgh.com
Prior to 2020 the
election, the GJA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SIC, to provide an
insurance package for journalists covering the election.
The GHC 20 million insurance
package was to support 500 accredited members of the Association on covering
the election with a high risk of bodily injury, and damage or destruction of
equipment like cameras and phones.
Part of the bills was absorbed
by the hospital.
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