The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has assured students and the university community of their safety following the tragic death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a final-year Biological Sciences student.
Her lifeless body was discovered near the KNUST Disability and Rehabilitation Centre around 5:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025, after the university’s security services received a report on the incident.
The body was swiftly transported to the University Health Services for further examination after her death was confirmed.
In a statement released on Thursday, February 27, KNUST management vowed to uncover the circumstances behind the incident. A comprehensive investigation is currently underway in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), KNUST Internal Security, and the University Health Services.
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.
