KNUST: Final year student found dead on campus

The lifeless body of a 22-year-old female student identified as Joana Deladem Yabani, has been found near the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Disability and Rehabilitation Centre.

A statement released by the university said the body was promptly transported to the University Health Services, where she was confirmed dead. 

"The deceased was later identified as Miss Joana Deladem Yabani a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. The University has officially informed her family, and we extend our deepest condolences to them during this difficult time," the statement said.

The statement said a comprehensive investigation is underway in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), KNUST Internal Security and the University Health Services to determine the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident. 

"The University Management is fully committed to ensuring that all necessary measures are taken to ascertain the facts. We wish to assure the university community and the public of our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of all students and staff. We urge everyone to stay calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and respect the privacy of the bereaved family during this difficult time. We will provide further updates as the investigation unfolds," the statement read.

Read the entire statement below;

KNUST MOURNS THE LOSS OF A STUDENT, INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY

The Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) deeply regrets to announce the passing of one of our students in a tragic incident on campus.

At approximately 5:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025, the KNUST Security Services received a report of a lifeless body of a female near the KNUST Disability and Rehabilitation Centre. The body was promptly transported to the University Health Services, where she was confirmed dead. The deceased was later identified as Miss Joana Deladem Yabani a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. The University has officially informed her family, and we extend our deepest condolences to them during this difficult time.

A comprehensive investigation is underway in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), KNUST Internal Security and the University Health Services to determine the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident. The University Management is fully committed to ensuring that all necessary measures are taken to ascertain the facts.

We wish to assure the university community and the public of our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of all students and staff. We urge everyone to stay calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and respect the privacy of the bereaved family during this difficult time. We will provide further updates as the investigation unfolds.

DR DANIEL NORRIS BEKOE

DEPUTY REGISTRAR, UNIVERSITY RELATIONS OFFICE