Second-Year KNUST Student Dies After Fall From Second-Floor Of-Campus Hostel

A second‑year student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) lost his life on 8th February 2026 after falling from the second floor of his off‑campus hostel. The incident has raised concerns about safety conditions in student accommodation outside the university premises. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal fall and the hostel’s security measures. The KNUST administration has expressed condolences to the student's family and is reviewing safety protocols for off‑campus housing.