Suspect In Murder Of KNUST L400 Student Arrested

Regional police have detained Daniel Tuffuor for interrogation in connection with the murder of a Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) final-year biological science student.

After a thorough examination of CCTV footage on the university campus, he was arrested.

“The clothing worn during the crime was discovered in the custody of the suspect, who was identified as a fellow student living in the same dorm as the deceased and has since been recovered as evidence.” KNUST authorities said in a statement.

As police continue their investigation into the incident, university officials have urged students and community members to maintain their composure.

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To guarantee the safety and security of students and the entire university community, KNUST Management is putting in place more stringent security measures in coordination with security services and the Regional Police Command. These actions consist of:

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

“80% of the university campus, including the location where this incident occurred, is under CCTV surveillance, and we are working towards achieving 100% coverage soon. Our internal security personnel have also been strategically deployed to enhance vigilance,” authorities stated.

Directives From KNUST

Furthermore, the university extended its “deepest condolences to the parents and family of Miss Joana Deladem Yobani. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.”

Students have been urged to prioritize their safety by:

• Walking in pairs, especially at night
• Avoiding dark and isolated areas
• Refraining from carrying laptops and other valuables at night
• Reporting any suspicious activities immediately

The deceased, identified as Yobani Deladem Aku, was found unresponsive behind the Central Laboratory on campus in the early hours of February 27, 2025.

She was pronounced dead at the scene by medical authorities from KNUST Hospital, who examined the body before it was transported to the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy. A subsequent police examination revealed marks of violence.