Police Name Suspect in KNUST Student Murder
The Ghana Police Service has identified the prime suspect in the murder of Joana Deladem Yabani, a final-year biological sciences student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The lifeless body of Joana was discovered on Thursday dawn by the KNUST Security Services at the KNUST Disability and Rehabilitation Centre.
A statement by the police said examination of the body revealed marks of violence, linking their investigation to the suspect they identified as Daniel Tuffour.
“The suspect, Daniel Tuffour, was arrested following further crime scene investigations and is currently in custody assisting with the investigation.”
In a separate statement, the KNUST confirmed he is a fellow student residing in the same hostel as the deceased.
Security
The University also calmed the nerves of students, assuring that measures have been put in place to ensure their optimum safety.
As part of it, it announced the deployment of over 50 police officers; five mobile police patrol teams from the Anti-Robbery Squad; 34 patrol officers from the SWAT; and additional security personnel stationed at strategic locations on campus.
Meanwhile, the University said efforts are underway to have 100% CCTV coverage on campus.
Safety Tips
Further to this, the University advised students to avoid dark and isolated areas; refrain from carrying laptops and other valuables at night; and report any suspicious activities.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
