A suspect has been arrested in connection with the tragic killing of Joana Deladem Yabani, a final-year Biological Science student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The suspect, identified as Daniel Tuffuor, is a fellow student who resides in the same hostel as the deceased.
According to the university, Tuffuor was apprehended by the Regional Police after a review of CCTV footage revealed critical evidence.
Clothing worn during the crime was also found in his possession and has been retrieved as evidence.
The university has urged students and the university community to remain calm as investigations continue.
Meanwhile, security on campus has been significantly reinforced, with over 50 police officers deployed across the university.
Five mobile police patrol teams from the Anti-Robbery Squad and 34 patrol officers from the SWAT Unit in the Ashanti Region have also been assigned to enhance safety. Additional security personnel have been stationed at key locations to improve vigilance.
KNUST management, in collaboration with security agencies and the Regional Police Command, is taking further steps to ensure the safety of students. The university has stated that 80% of the campus, including the area where the incident occurred, is under CCTV surveillance, with efforts underway to achieve full coverage soon.
As a precaution, students have been advised to walk in pairs at night, avoid dark and isolated areas, refrain from carrying valuables at night, and report any suspicious activities immediately.
The university has extended its deepest condolences to the family of Miss Yabani, expressing sorrow over the loss and assuring the university community of its commitment to their safety.
