The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of a second‑year student, Ransford Amankwah Asomani, who reportedly fell from the second floor of an off‑campus hostel at Ayeduase in the early hours of Sunday, 8 February 2026.
According to an official statement issued by the university, the BSc Agribusiness Management student was immediately rushed to the KNUST Hospital by colleagues, with support from the KNUST District Police Patrol Team. He was, however, pronounced dead on arrival.
University authorities have confirmed that the student’s parents have been formally notified, and his body has since been deposited at the KNUST Hospital Mortuary pending an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
University authorities have confirmed that the student’s parents have been formally notified, and his body has since been deposited at the KNUST Hospital Mortuary pending an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
In its statement, KNUST expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the student body, and the wider university community. Management also noted that investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the fall.
The incident has sparked shock and grief across campus, with many students calling for improved safety measures at off‑campus hostels, which accommodate a significant portion of the university’s population.
The incident has sparked shock and grief across campus, with many students calling for improved safety measures at off‑campus hostels, which accommodate a significant portion of the university’s population.
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