KNUST Closes Swimming Pool After Death Of Student

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has temporarily closed its Swimming Pool to students and the general public following the death of a student at the facility.

The deceased, Mr David Osei Agyapong, was a third-year Chemical Engineering student.

The closure, announced in a press release issued on November 9, 2026, will remain in force while investigations into the incident are ongoing.

According to the University, management, at an emergency meeting held on Monday, 9th November, 2026, set up a Fact-Finding Committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the passing of Mr Agyapong.

The Committee has a two-week period to submit its report to Management on November 20, 2026.

Management reiterated its deepest condolences to the family, friends, classmates and colleagues of Mr Agyapong during this difficult period of grief.

“The University continues to appeal to the public to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and to refrain from speculation or the circulation of unverified information while investigations are ongoing.”

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