UMaT Student Gets Scholarship To Study In UK, Passes Away After Allegedly Eating With Roommate

• A young Ghanaian man has passed away after winning a scholarship to study in the UK
• Davis Frimpong Manso reportedly died after eating with his roommate on campus the night he got the scholarship
• The news of Davis' passing has broken the hearts of many Ghanaians, who expressed their views in the comments section of the post

Devastating news has hit the entire University of Mines and Technology's Tarkoradi campus, following the passing of one of their beloved students, Davis Frimpong Manso.

Davis, a third-year logistics and transport student reportedly passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, after winning a scholarship to study in the UK.

The cause of his death has not been officially disclosed; however, it is reported that he died after eating with his roommate.

"The night the incident happened, he ate with his roommate. After the food, the roommate left and till now, we haven't seen him. If we call, we do not get him," a witness who broke the news said in a Snapchat message.

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UMaT's X handle confirms Davis' passing

The official X handle of the University of Mines and Technology confirmed the passing of Davis. They extended their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased third-year student of the school.

Davis' parents need support for investigations

According to the same user, the parents of the young man are devastated since they do not have money to initiate an investigation into the matter.

"He's an Obuasi boy; he stays at Pomposo. Since his parents doesn't have money to file for a police investigation, they are just crying for help. Please help the boy's family," he said.

Netizens react to UMaT student's passing

Netizens who saw the post about the Davis' passing were heartbroken. Many sympathised with his family, while others questioned why the family needed money before the police commenced investigations into the matter.

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@razakslazy1 wrote:

"His parent doesn’t have money for an investigation? Like, as in how? Since when did citizens need money for police to investigate a crime against them eii."

@leslie_kkkay wrote:

"This thing never dey make sense to me."

@ForsonQuainoo wrote:

@thenanaaba, You asked this question sometime back, why people are scared to disclose their travel plan, here is your proof."

@oswelmark wrote:

"The black man cannot stand it when his fellow friend or brother is advancing in life. Keep your success secret. If it can’t be secret, avoid your close friends. Vibe with them but don’t be together ( physical closeness) with them. Avoid meeting them."

@Slime_sly wrote:

"Ow chale same thing happened to the ketasco quiz boy mm sad."

@jay_mike808 wrote:

"Hmmmm, Charley be why people finally reach uptee b4 they tell friends ooo."

University of Ghana student passes away

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a final-year student at the University of Ghana passed away, leaving his loved ones in mourning.

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The young man, identified as Horlali Wisdom, was involved in an accident that claimed his life.

Netizens who saw the post were heartbroken and expressed their feelings in the comments section.

Source: YEN.com.gh