KNUST: Daniel Tuffour Remanded For Two Weeks Over Joana Yabani's Demise, Video Of Him In Court
- Daniel Tuffour has been dealt a big blow following the demise of Joana Yabani
- This comes after he was remanded by the Kumasi District Court 2 into police custody for two weeks
- Ghanaians have expressed their deepest condolences to the grieving on their loss
The Kumasi District Court 2 has remanded Daniel Tuffour into police custody for two weeks in connection with the death of Joana Yabani, a final-year student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The 21-year-old appeared in court on Friday, February 28, 2025, after he was arrested on Thursday by the police following the demise of the final-year Biological Science student.
Source: UGC
The court ordered his detention so he could assist with the investigations.
A video on the Facebook page of Angel TV showed Daniel Tuffour in a nose mask being whisked away by police immediately after the case was heard.
Watch the video below:
KNUST opens up on Daniel Tuffour's arrest
A statement released by the university on Friday, February 28, said that upon investigation, more items belonging to the late Joana Deladem Yabani were retrieved behind Flint Hostel.
The university said the date for the next hearing was March 17, 2025.
"Further developments have emerged in the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of Joana Deladem Yabani, shedding more light on the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Police and the University Security Services have successfully retrieved the laptop and mobile phone belonging to Joana Deladem Yabani. These items were discovered hidden behind the Flint Hostel, a location identified through CCTV footage from the hostel's security surveillance system. Investigators have secured crucial evidence to aid in the prosecution process.
Following the retrieval of these belongings, the suspect in custody was arraigned before the Circuit Court at Asafo today. The court has remanded the suspect into custody, with the next hearing scheduled for 17th March 2025. The Ghana Police Service and authorities in KNUST will continue to work diligently to ensure justice is served.
The university pledged its commitment to working with the police service to ensure the case reaches its logical conclusion.
"The management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) remains committed to cooperating with the authorities and supporting the ongoing investigations. We extend our gratitude to the security personnel and law enforcement agencies for their swift action in handling the case. We urge students, staff, and the public to remain calm and allow the legal process to take its course. The University continues to prioritize the safety and security of its students and is taking further steps to enhance surveillance measures within and around campus. Our thoughts remain with the family, friends, and loved ones of Joana Deladem Yabani during this difficult time", the statement read.
Focus on your education
In a comment to YEN.com.gh, relationship counsellor Rose Aboagyewaa Adjei, reacting to widespread reports that Joana Yabani and Daniel Tuffour were in a romantic relationship, advised students to focus on the main goal for which they were sent to school.
She admitted that although there were success stories where people began dating on campus and ended up getting married, university students, particularly females, must know their main purpose for going to the school, which is to focus on their studies.
"There are numerous examples whereby people began dating at a younger age and it ended in marriage. The story of the late former President Jerry Rawlings and his wife is a clear example as they met in school and later got married. In today's world, times have changed, so for my sisters, if you are fortunate to have a guardian sponsoring you in school, the advice to you will be to focus on your education", she told YEN.com.gh.
Level 200 KNUST student dies
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Charles Sekyi Nhyira, a second-year student at KNUST, died in a road accident at Taifa.
The road crash that claimed the life of Charles Sekyi Nhyira occurred on September 12, 2024
Eyewitnesses claimed that at least one of the vehicles involved in the crash was speeding.
Nhyira was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
