- KNUST confirms death of a second-year Agribusiness student
- Incident occurred at an off-campus hostel in Ayeduase
- Victim was pronounced dead on arrival at KNUST Hospital
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced the death of a student following an incident that occurred over the weekend.
In a statement released on Monday, February 9, 2026, university authorities confirmed that the deceased, Ransford Amankwah Asomani, was a second-year Bachelor of Science student in Agribusiness Management.
Preliminary information indicates that Mr. Asomani fell from the second floor of an off-campus hostel at Ayeduase in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was transported to the KNUST Hospital by his colleagues, with support from the KNUST District Police Patrol Team, but was declared dead upon arrival.
The university said the family has been formally notified, and the body has been placed at the hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.
Management expressed profound sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved family and the wider university community.
Investigations have since been launched by the KNUST Police in collaboration with the university’s security services. Authorities assured the public that updates will be shared once the investigations are completed.
KNUST reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all students and staff.
The statement was signed by the University Relations Officer, Dr. Daniel Norris Bekoe.
