The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has released an update on the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a student whose passing has shocked the university community.
In a statement issued by the Office of the Registrar, the university revealed that significant progress has been made in the case, with crucial evidence now in the hands of investigators.
According to the statement, the police and university security services have successfully retrieved Joana’s laptop and mobile phone, which were found hidden behind the Flint Hostel.
The discovery was made possible through the analysis of CCTV footage from the hostel’s security surveillance system.
These items are expected to provide vital evidence to aid in the prosecution process.
Meanwhile, the suspect, 21-year-old final-year student, Daniel Tuffuor, has been remanded into police custody in connection with the alleged murder of Joana Deladem Yabani.
Tuffuor was arraigned before the Prempeh District Court, where prosecutors requested that he be remanded to allow for further investigations into the case.
The court granted the request, and the suspect is set to reappear on March 17, 2025.
KNUST student remanded over alleged murder of final-year girlfriend
