The management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has confirmed the death of a second-year student following an incident that occurred over the weekend at an off-campus hostel in Kumasi.
The deceased, Ransford Amankwah Asomani, was a student of the BSc Agribusiness Management programme. According an information released by the university, the incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, 2026, when the student reportedly fell from the second floor of a private hostel located at Ayeduase, near the university.
He was immediately rushed to the KNUST Hospital by his colleagues, with support from the KNUST District Police Patrol Team. However, he was pronounced dead on arrival.
University authorities have indicated that the family of the deceased has been officially informed, and the body has been deposited at the hospital mortuary pending an autopsy and further investigations.
In a statement, KNUST management expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the entire university community.
Meanwhile, the KNUST Police, working together with the university’s security services, have begun investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Management assured that updates will be provided to the public as soon as investigations are concluded.
The university further reaffirmed its commitment to the safety, security, and well-being of students and staff, noting that measures remain in place to protect members of the campus community