Second-Year KNUST Student Dies After Fall From Off-Campus Hostel
A second-year male student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has died following a tragic fall from the second floor of an off-campus hostel near the university.
The fatal incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 9, 2026, at a private student hostel located outside the main university campus. The student reportedly fell from the upper floor of the building under circumstances that are yet to be fully established.
He sustained severe injuries as a result of the fall and was rushed to a nearby medical facility for emergency treatment. Despite medical intervention, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The name and programme of study of the deceased student have not been officially released as investigations continue and the family is yet to be formally briefed.
Security agencies have launched a full investigation into the incident to determine whether the fall was accidental or influenced by other factors. The student’s body has been deposited at a morgue to aid further medical examination and investigative procedures.
University authorities have been formally notified of the incident and are cooperating with relevant agencies. The management of the off-campus hostel has also been engaged as part of ongoing inquiries.
The tragic death has cast a pall over the KNUST student community, prompting renewed concerns about safety standards in off-campus student accommodation. Students and stakeholders are calling for stricter monitoring of private hostels, improved building safety measures, and stronger collaboration between authorities to safeguard student welfare.
Counselling and support services are expected to be made available to affected students as investigations continue. Further updates will be provided when official details are confirmed.