The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is in mourning following the tragic death of one of its students, Mr. Ransford Amankwah Asomani. The second-year BSc Agribusiness Management student died in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, 2026, after reportedly falling from the second floor of an off-campus hostel in Ayeduase, a community near the university. He was rushed to the KNUST Hospital with the aid of colleagues and police but was pronounced dead on arrival. His body has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for an autopsy, and his parents have been notified of the devastating loss.

In an official statement signed by the University Relations Officer, Dr. Daniel Norris Bekoe, the university’s management expressed profound sadness and extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the entire university community. The statement emphasized the deep impact of the incident, acknowledging the grief spreading across campus. KNUST has pledged its full support to the family during this difficult time while the university community comes to terms with the sudden loss of a fellow student.

The KNUST Police, in collaboration with campus security services, have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. University management has assured students, staff, and the public that it will provide further updates as more facts are established. Reaffirming its commitment, the statement concluded that KNUST remains dedicated to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all its students and staff.