The Ashanti Regional Police Command has detained Daniel Tuffuor, a 21-year-old final-year student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), for questioning in connection with the death of Joana Deladem Yabani. Authorities took Tuffuor into custody after campus surveillance cameras captured him near the scene.
KNUST Security Services discovered Yabani’s body at around 5:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025T They found it near the university’s Disability and Rehabilitation Centre. Yabani, also a final-year student studying Biological Sciences, was pronounced dead shortly after being found.
However, DCOP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, confirmed the role of CCTV footage in identifying and apprehending Tuffuor. “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 launched a 24-hour surveillance operation to enhance security on campus. Officers are conducting round-the-clock patrols and closely monitoring activities to safeguard students and staff.
Also, KNUST management acknowledged the security measures in a statement released on February 27, 2025. The university also confirmed that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare spoke with Vice-Chancellor Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson. He assured her of safety on campus. Expressing gratitude for the swift intervention, Professor Dickson called the loss of Yabani “heartbreaking” and extended her condolences to the family.
Meanwhile, the Old Achimotan Association (OAA) announced plans to hold a vigil in memory of Yabani. She was a former student of Achimota School (OAA 2021, SOA House). In a statement signed by OAA KNUST Chapter President Francis Agyare-Yeboah, the association urged authorities to conduct a full-scale investigation and ensure accountability. The vigil’s details will be announced soon.
The tragic incident has sparked widespread grief and concern on the KNUST campus. University management has called for calm, urging students and staff to avoid spreading unverified information that could cause panic. As investigations continue, the KNUST community remains united in mourning Yabani’s untimely death and seeking justice for her and her family.
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