The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has assured the university community and students of their safety following the tragic death of a fourth-year Biological Sciences student, Joana Deladem Yabani. According to the institution, her lifeless body was discovered near the KNUST Disability and Rehabilitation Centre at approximately 5:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025, after the KNUST Security Services received a report on the incident.
Upon confirming her death, the university promptly transported the body to the University Health Services for further examination. In a statement issued on Thursday, February 27, the school’s management pledged to get to the root of the matter, stating that 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 the unfortunate death.
The university has also officially informed the family of the deceased and urged students to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and respect the privacy of the bereaved family during this difficult time. Management further extended its deepest condolences to the grieving family. “We will provide further updates as the investigation unfolds,” the statement concluded.
By: Patricia Boakye
