The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced the death of a student following a tragic incident that occurred over the weekend.

In a statement released on Monday, February 9, 2026, university authorities identified the deceased as Ransford Amankwah Asomani, a second-year Bachelor of Science student in Agribusiness Management.

Preliminary information indicates that Mr Asomani fell from the second floor of an off-campus hostel at Ayeduase in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was immediately rushed to the KNUST Hospital by fellow students, with support from the KNUST District Police Patrol Team, but was declared dead upon arrival.

Management confirmed that the family of the deceased has been duly informed, and the body has been placed at the hospital mortuary to await an autopsy.

The university expressed profound sorrow over the loss and conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and the entire KNUST community.

Meanwhile, the KNUST Police, working in collaboration with the university’s security services, have launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities assured the public that further information would be shared once investigations are completed.

KNUST reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of its students and staff.

The statement was signed by the University Relations Officer, Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe.