The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has confirmed the tragic death of a Level 200 student who fell from the second floor of an off-campus hostel in Ayeduase over the weekend.
The deceased has been identified as Ransford Amankwah Asomani, a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness Management.
In an official statement issued on Monday, February 9, 2026, and signed by the University Relations Officer, Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, the university management said the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, 2026.
According to preliminary reports, Mr Asomani fell from the second floor of the off-campus hostel. His colleagues, with support from the KNUST District Police Patrol Team, rushed him to the KNUST Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The university has since informed the parents of the deceased, and the body has been deposited at the hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.
KNUST expressed profound sadness over the loss and extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and the entire university community.
Meanwhile, the KNUST Police, working in collaboration with the university’s security services, have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Management assured the public that further updates will be provided as soon as investigations are concluded.
The university reiterated its unwavering commitment to the safety, security, and overall well-being of all students and staff.
