- Daniel Tuffour, the prime suspect has been remanded
- The case is postponed to April 1, 2025, for further review
- Joana Yabane's death has shaken the KNUST community
The individual suspected of being involved in the alleged murder of Joana Yabane, a final-year student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been remanded in prison following his second court appearance.
The case, which has attracted significant public attention, was adjourned to April 1, 2025. During the session, the court was informed that the case docket has been submitted to the Attorney-General’s office for further advice, signaling that investigations into the circumstances surrounding Yabane’s death are still ongoing.
Yabane, a KNUST student, was found unresponsive behind the university’s Central Laboratory in the early hours of the morning. Authorities discovered her body after conducting a crime scene investigation. Daniel Tuffour was subsequently arrested as the prime suspect in connection with her death.
Tuffour, who made his first court appearance on February 28, 2025, was remanded for two weeks. The court session today resulted in the case being adjourned to April 1, 2025, allowing more time for the Attorney-General’s office to review the case and offer further guidance on the next steps.
The tragic death of Joana Yabane has deeply affected the KNUST community, and the case continues to be a subject of intense concern among students and faculty. Authorities have assured the public that they are fully committed to ensuring justice for the deceased student and her family.
