The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has launched an investigation into the tragic death of a 21-year-old Level 400 Biological Science student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Yabane Deladem Aku.
The young student was discovered unresponsive behind the Central Laboratory on campus in the early hours of Thursday, February 27, 2025. Medical personnel from the KNUST Hospital, who arrived at the scene, pronounced her dead before the body was transferred to the hospital morgue for autopsy.
Initial police findings suggest possible foul play, as marks of violence were observed on the deceased’s body. Following extensive investigations, law enforcement officers apprehended a suspect, Daniel Tuffour, who is currently in custody assisting with inquiries.
In response to the tragic incident, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare has personally reached out to the bereaved family, assuring them that justice will be served. Additionally, the IGP has engaged with the university administration to explore measures to strengthen security on campus and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The police have pledged to continue their investigations and provide updates as new details emerge. Meanwhile, the university community remains in shock, mourning the untimely loss of one of its students.
