KNUST Sets Up Committee To Investigate Death Of Student At University Swimming Pool

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has set up a Fact-Finding Committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the death of Mr David Osei Agyapong, a third-year Chemical Engineering student, at the University’s swimming pool.

The Committee was set up by Management at an emergency meeting held on Monday, November 9, 2026, following the unfortunate incident.

According to a press release issued by the University on 09/11/2026 and signed by the Director of Relations, Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, the Committee has a two-week period to submit its report to Management.

This will run concurrently with an ongoing investigation by the Ghana Police Service.

In the meantime, the KNUST Swimming Pool has been closed to students and the general public temporarily while investigations are ongoing.

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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