KNUST STUDENT DIES AFTER FALL FROM SECOND FLOOR OF HOSTEL
University confirms death of second-year Agribusiness student as police launch investigations
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has confirmed the death of one of its students following a tragic incident at an off-campus hostel in Kumasi.
In a statement issued on Monday, February 9, 2026, university management said the deceased has been identified as Ransford Amankwah Asomani, a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management.
According to preliminary information, Mr Asomani fell from the second floor of an off-campus hostel located at Ayeduase in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was rushed to the KNUST Hospital by his colleagues, with assistance from the KNUST District Police Patrol Team, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The university said the family of the deceased has been formally notified, while the body has been deposited at the hospital mortuary pending an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Management expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and the entire university community.
Meanwhile, the KNUST Police, in collaboration with the university’s security services, have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fall.
The university assured the public that further updates would be provided as investigations progress, reaffirming its commitment to the safety, security, and well-being of students and staff.
The statement was signed by the University Relations Officer, Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
