The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has temporarily closed its swimming pool and constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a student at the facility.
The decision follows an incident at the university’s swimming pool on Saturday, November 7, 2026, which resulted in the death of David Osei Agyapong, a third-year Chemical Engineering student.
In a statement issued by the university, management said the committee was established at an emergency meeting held on Monday, November 9, 2026, to determine the circumstances that led to the student’s death.
According to the statement, the committee has been given a two-week mandate, running from Monday, November 9, to Friday, November 20, 2026, to complete its work and submit a report to management. The investigation will run concurrently with an ongoing probe by the Ghana Police Service.
Management further announced that the KNUST Swimming Pool has been closed temporarily to students and the general public pending the outcome of the investigations.
The university expressed its deepest condolences to the family, friends, classmates and colleagues of Mr. Agyapong, describing the period as one of profound grief for the university community.
KNUST also appealed to members of the public to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from speculation or the circulation of unverified information while investigations are underway.
University authorities expressed confidence that the fact-finding process would help establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and guide any necessary actions going forward.