Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, the 20-year-old University of Cape Coast (UCC) student who was reported missing last week, was discovered dead on the beach.

About twelve hours after her hostel roommate last saw her, her body was found at the Hutchland Beach region of Cape Coast, close to Duakor.

On June 11, 2026, at around 7 p.m., Innocentia received a phone call, dressed casually, and left the room, according to her roommate, with whom she shared a private hostel in the nearby hamlet of Amamoma.

She added that when Innocentia failed to return, her coworkers grew worried. As a result, attempts were made to find her the next day, but they were unsuccessful.

Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, was a Level 200 Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources) student. 

Police are now looking into the circumstances of her death.

No Obvious Physical Injuries Observed
On Friday, June 12, 2026, at around 6am, inhabitants of the Duakor village reported to the police that a body had washed up on the beach.

According to a preliminary police report, when examining the body at the beach scene, the authorities found “no visible signs of physical injury.”

UCC’s statement

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has confirmed that police investigations are underway following the death of a student whose body was discovered along a beach in Cape Coast.

In a statement issued by the University’s Public Affairs Directorate on Sunday, June 14, 2026, UCC disclosed that law enforcement authorities have launched an inquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the death of Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, a student of the institution.

According to the UCC District Police Commander, ASP Abdul Abubakar, residents of the Duakor Community reported at about 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, that a body had washed ashore on the beach. Police officers promptly responded to the report and proceeded to the scene to verify the information.

A preliminary examination conducted at the scene revealed no visible signs of physical injury on the body. The remains were subsequently transported to the mortuary at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) pending identification and further investigations.

Later that same day, investigators received information suggesting that the deceased might be a student of the University of Cape Coast. Following this lead, the Dean of Students’ Affairs was informed to assist with the identification process and related administrative procedures.

The investigation gained further clarity when the deceased’s roommate, who shared a private hostel room with her at Amamoma, a community near the university, reported to the police station with a photograph. The photograph helped authorities confirm the identity of the deceased as Innocentia Atsufui Avinu.

The roommate told police that she last saw Innocentia two days earlier at about 7:00 p.m. According to her account, the student received a phone call, dressed casually, and left the hostel room. Concern grew among friends and colleagues when she failed to return, prompting efforts to trace her whereabouts throughout the following day. However, those attempts were unsuccessful.

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, members of the deceased’s family visited the police station and were escorted to the mortuary, where they formally identified the body. Observations made during the identification process were consistent with the initial findings, as no physical injuries were detected.

ASP Abdul Abubakar indicated that police will obtain a coroner’s form from the court on Monday, June 15, 2026, to facilitate a post-mortem examination. The procedure will enable pathologists to determine the exact cause of death and provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding the case.

Meanwhile, the police have assured the public that investigations remain ongoing and that every effort is being made to establish the facts surrounding the student’s death.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School (KNUST SHS) in Kumasi has confirmed the death of one of its candidates following a brief illness during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Management of the school said it is mourning with the bereaved family while ensuring that the remaining candidates are provided with the necessary support and a conducive environment to continue their examinations.

The school also reported that another registered candidate has discontinued schooling and is currently absent from the examinations.

In addition, a pregnant candidate successfully participated in the English Oral examination alongside her colleagues.

A total of 1,022 candidates from the school are sitting for this year’s WASSCE, as core subjects commenced nationwide.

The Assistant Headmaster (Academic) and Assistant Examination Supervisor, Agyekum Kwaku, described the conduct of the examination so far as smooth, noting that the institution maintains a strict culture of zero tolerance for examination malpractice.

He expressed satisfaction with the orderly nature of the exercise, adding that invigilators and supervisors were ensuring strict compliance with examination regulations.

Meanwhile, examination centres such as St Louis Senior High School and T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School also reported calm and orderly proceedings, as more than 500,000 candidates across the country continue with the nationwide WASSCE, the news team reported from Kumasi.

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The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has appointed Professor Christian Agyare as its new Vice-Chancellor for a four-year term beginning August 1, 2026.

The appointment was announced in an official notice issued and signed by the Registrar, Benjamin B. Owusu, on May 13, 2026, following the University Council’s 292nd Special Meeting held on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the Council considered and accepted the report of the Search Committee for Vice-Chancellor before approving the appointment of Professor Agyare, a Professor of Pharmaceutics and current Provost of the College of Health Sciences at KNUST.

He is expected to serve as Vice-Chancellor from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2030.

The appointment comes amid heightened public interest in the university’s leadership transition following recent reports alleging political interference in the selection process, claims the university earlier dismissed as false and misleading.

KNUST had maintained that the process was being conducted professionally, transparently and in accordance with the institution’s established procedures.

Professor Agyare is widely recognised within academic and research circles for his contributions to pharmaceutical sciences and higher education administration.

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