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Tragedy at KNUST: Final-Year Student Found Dead on Campus

KNUST Mourns: Final-Year Student Tragically Found Dead

A final-year student’s lifeless body was found close to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology’s (KNUST) Disability and Rehabilitation Center, following a tragic incident that rocked the campus community.

The body was discovered early Thursday morning and was identified as Joana Deladem Yabani, a 22-year-old fourth-year student of biological sciences. Her remains were promptly taken to the University Health Services by the university, where medical staff verified her death.

In an official statement, KNUST expressed its condolences to the bereaved family, affirming that they had been formally notified of the tragic loss.

“The University has officially informed the family of the deceased and extends its deepest sympathies during this challenging time,” the statement read.

To ascertain the circumstances underlying the regrettable tragedy, authorities have initiated a thorough investigation in cooperation with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), KNUST Internal Security, and University Health Services.

The administration of the university gave the public, faculty, and students the assurance that every effort is being made to find the truth.

“We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all students and staff. We urge the public to remain calm, refrain from spreading unverified information, and respect the privacy of the bereaved family,” the statement continued.

Students have expressed their grief and worries about campus safety as the university community is in mourning following the horrific discovery. The institution has asked everyone to refrain from conjecture and give the authorities time to carry out their thorough investigations.

KNUST has committed to keeping student safety as its top priority while making sure that justice is done in this regrettable case.

Stay tuned for more updates as the story unfolds.

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