The Ashanti Regional Police Command has confirmed that 21-year-old Daniel Tuffuor, a final-year student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been taken into custody for questioning in connection with the untimely death of Miss Joana Deladem Yabani.
Ms Yabani, also a final-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, was found dead at about 5:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025, near the KNUST Disability and Rehabilitation Centre by the KNUST Security Services.
DCOP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, revealed that Tuffuor was captured on campus surveillance cameras, which played a critical 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 stated.
In response to the incident, the police have announced an intensified 24-hour surveillance operation 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,” DCOP Cudjoe added.
KNUST made this known in a statement released on Thursday February 27, 2025.
It said the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, earlier spoke with the Vice-Chancellor via phone call, assuring her of safety on campus. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, expressed her appreciation to the IGP for his support and assurances.
“Waking up to such horrible news was truly saddening, and losing a student in this manner is heartbreaking, especially for parents. We are grateful to the IGP for his swift intervention and the measures that have been put in place,” she stated.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are committed to ensuring justice for Miss Yabani and her family.
