The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has moved to reassure its students and the broader university community of their safety following the tragic and untimely death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a fourth-year Biological Sciences student. The incident has sent shockwaves across the campus, prompting the university to launch a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

According to official reports, the lifeless body of the student was discovered near the KNUST Disability and Rehabilitation Centre in the early hours of Thursday, February 27, 2025. The discovery was made at approximately 5:00 a.m. after the KNUST Security Services received a distress call regarding the incident. Upon arrival at the scene, security personnel confirmed the unfortunate death of the student. Her body was subsequently transported to the University Health Services for a detailed post-mortem examination to ascertain the cause of death.

In a statement released on Thursday, the university’s management expressed its profound sorrow over the incident and pledged to leave no stone unturned in uncovering the truth. The statement revealed that a comprehensive investigation is already underway, involving collaboration between the KNUST Internal Security, the University Health Services, and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. The aim is to determine the exact circumstances that led to the tragic demise of the young student.

The university has also taken steps to officially inform the family of the deceased about the heartbreaking incident. In its statement, KNUST urged students and members of the university community to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information that could exacerbate the situation. The management also appealed for respect and sensitivity toward the bereaved family, emphasizing the need to allow them space to grieve during this difficult period.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Joana Deladem Yabani. This is indeed a painful loss for the entire KNUST community,” the statement read. The university further assured the public that updates on the progress of the investigation would be provided as more information becomes available.

The tragic death has sparked conversations about campus safety and the well-being of students, with many calling for increased security measures to prevent such incidents in the future. While the university has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of all students, the incident has left many in the community grieving and seeking answers.

As the investigation continues, the KNUST community remains united in mourning the loss of a promising young student whose life was cut short under tragic circumstances. The university has promised transparency and accountability as it works to bring clarity to this heartbreaking event.