KNUST student murder: Suspect arrested, security tightened on campus

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has issued an update on the tragic murder of final-year Biological Sciences student, Joana Deladem Yabani, confirming the arrest of a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the gruesome act.

According to the university’s latest statement, the suspect, a fellow student who resided in the same hostel as the deceased, was apprehended by the Regional Police.

The arrest follows an extensive review of CCTV footage, which provided critical evidence. Authorities also found clothing worn during the crime in the suspect’s possession, which has been retrieved as evidence.

In response to the tragic incident, KNUST, in collaboration with the Regional Police Command led by the IGP, has significantly boosted security across campus.

The new measures include:

• Deployment of over 50 police officers across the university
• Five mobile police patrol teams from the Anti-Robbery Squad
• 34 SWAT officers assigned to key areas in the Ashanti Region
• Additional security personnel stationed at strategic locations

The university noted that 80% of the campus is already under CCTV surveillance, including the crime scene. Plans are underway to achieve full CCTV coverage to enhance safety.

As investigations continue, KNUST has urged students to remain vigilant and take precautions, especially at night. The university advises students to:

• Walk in pairs, particularly after dark
• Avoid isolated and poorly lit areas
• Refrain from carrying laptops and valuables at night
• Report any suspicious activities immediately

Read the latest update from the KNUST management below:

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