A student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has died after reportedly falling from an off-campus hostel in Kumasi, sparking shock and grief within the university community.
Details surrounding the incident remain sketchy, but eyewitness accounts indicate that the student fell from an upper floor of the private hostel under circumstances that are yet to be fully established. The victim was rushed to a nearby health facility for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police have since launched investigations to determine the cause of the fall and whether foul play was involved. University authorities are said to be cooperating with law enforcement agencies as they work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.
The incident has reignited concerns about safety standards in off-campus hostels around KNUST, particularly regarding building design, security and student welfare. Some students have called for stricter regulation and closer monitoring of private hostels to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Meanwhile, KNUST management has expressed condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, urging students to remain calm as investigations continue.
The tragic death has cast a sombre mood over the campus, with many students and staff mourning the loss and calling for improved safety measures to protect lives.
