KNUST confirms death of student who fell from hostel second floor

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has confirmed the death of a second-year student following a fall from the second floor of an off-campus hostel.

In a press release issued on Monday, the university said it received “with deep sadness the news of the death of one of its students,” identifying him as Ransford Amankwah Asomani, a second-year student pursuing a BSc Agribusiness Management programme.

The statement, signed by Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, University Relations Officer of KNUST, said preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, 2026, at an off-campus hostel located at Ayeduase.

“According to preliminary reports, Mr Asomani fell from the second floor of an off-campus hostel in Ayeduase in the early hours of Sunday,” the statement said.

It noted that colleagues of the deceased acted promptly after the incident. “He was immediately rushed to the KNUST Hospital by his colleagues, with support from the KNUST District Police Patrol Team,” the university said. However, it added that the student “was unfortunately pronounced dead on arrival.”

Management said the family of the deceased had been officially notified, while arrangements were being made to support ongoing processes.

“His parents have been duly informed, and the body has been deposited at the Hospital Mortuary pending autopsy,” the statement added.

KNUST expressed sorrow over the loss and extended sympathies to those affected.

“Management is deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident and extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr Ransford Amankwah Asomani and the entire University community,” it said.

The university also confirmed that investigations had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The KNUST Police, in collaboration with the university security services, has commenced investigations into the incident,” the release stated, adding that further communication would follow once facts were fully established.

“Management will provide further updates to the media and the public as soon as all the facts are established,” it said.

The incident has sparked renewed discussions among students and the wider university community about safety in and around off-campus hostels, many of which house a significant portion of the student population.

In the statement, KNUST stressed its broader responsibility to students and staff, assuring stakeholders of its ongoing commitment to welfare and protection on campus and beyond.

“KNUST remains committed to the safety, security, and well-being of all students and staff,” the university said.