The Ashanti Regional Police Command has confirmed the detention of 21-year-old Daniel Tuffuor, a final-year student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in connection with the death of Miss Joana Deladem Yabani, a fellow student.

Miss Yabani, who was pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, was discovered lifeless at around 5:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025, near the KNUST Disability and Rehabilitation Centre by university security personnel.

DCOP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, stated that Tuffuor was identified through campus surveillance footage, which played a pivotal role in his apprehension. “We have identified the suspect through CCTV footage on the KNUST campus, and he is currently assisting us with our investigations,” DCOP Cudjoe said.

In response to the incident, police authorities have launched an enhanced 24-hour surveillance initiative on the KNUST campus to ensure the safety of students and staff. “We are stepping up our efforts to maintain security on campus. Our officers will be conducting round-the-clock patrols and monitoring activities,” he added.

The university expressed its distress over the tragic event in a statement released on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, shared her sorrow, emphasizing the devastating impact of the loss on both the KNUST community and the student’s family. She also noted the swift intervention of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, who had earlier reassured her via phone call that campus safety would be prioritized.

“We are grateful to the IGP for his swift intervention and the measures that have been put in place,” Professor Dickson said. “Waking up to such horrible news was truly saddening, and losing a student in this manner is heartbreaking, especially for parents.”

The investigation is ongoing, with police authorities vowing to pursue justice for Miss Yabani and her family.

Source:TheDotNews