The Ghana Police Service has arrested one individual in reference to the demise of a 21-year-old Degree 400 Organic Science pupil of the Kwame Nkrumah College of Science and Know-how (KNUST) in Kumasi.
A police assertion on Thursday, February 27 stated:
Preliminary investigation has indicated that the deceased, recognized as Yabane Deladem Aku, was discovered unresponsive behind the Central Laboratory on campus within the early hours of at present, twenty seventh February 2025. She was pronounced useless by medical authorities from KNUST Hospital who examined the physique on the scene earlier than it was conveyed to the hospital morgue for preservation and post-mortem.
A subsequent police examination of the physique revealed marks of violence.
The assertion added:
The Suspect, Daniel Tuffour, was arrested following additional crime scene investigations and is presently in custody, helping with the investigation.
The Inspector-Normal of Police has personally engaged the household of the deceased to commiserate with them and to guarantee them that justice can be accomplished. He additionally engaged the college group on ways in which the police and the college might work collaboratively to extend safety for everybody within the college.
In the meantime, KNUST has confirmed the tragic passing of a final-year feminine pupil and has commenced an instantaneous investigation to find out the reason for her demise.
This unlucky incident occurred after the lifeless physique of the coed was found close to the college’s Incapacity and Rehabilitation Centre within the early hours of Thursday, twenty seventh February 2025.
In an official assertion signed by Deputy Registrar of the College Relations Workplace, Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, the deceased was recognized as Miss Joana Deladem Yabani, a fourth-year pupil pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Organic Sciences.
At roughly 5:00 a.m. on twenty seventh February 2025, the KNUST Safety Companies obtained a report of a dull feminine physique close to the KNUST Incapacity and Rehabilitation Centre. The physique was promptly transported to the College Well being Companies, the place she was confirmed useless.
The college has formally knowledgeable her household and prolonged its deepest condolences to them throughout this troublesome time.
The assertion additional confirmed {that a} full-scale investigation is underway in collaboration with the Legal Investigations Division (CID), KNUST Inner Safety, and the College Well being Companies to find out the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The college’s administration reaffirmed its dedication to making sure all mandatory measures are taken to determine the information and supply closure to the grieving household.
Moreover, administration has assured the college group and most of the people of its unwavering dedication to the security and well-being of all college students and employees.
College students and members of the general public have been urged to stay calm, keep away from spreading unverified info, and respect the privateness of the bereaved household throughout this era of mourning.
