KNUST closes swimming pool after death of Level 300 student

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has temporarily shut down its swimming pool following the tragic death of a third-year Chemical Engineering student, David Osei Agyapong. The Level 300 student tragically drowned on Saturday, November 7, 2026, after reportedly attempting to swim from one of the pool’s upper diving boards but was unable to resurface.

University officials rushed Osei Agyapong to KNUST Hospital for emergency medical treatment, but their efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. In response to the incident, the university has formed a nine-member committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the student’s death. This investigation is taking place concurrently with a police inquiry to determine the exact cause of the tragedy.

It is noteworthy that no physical marks or cuts were found on Osei Agyapong’s body, which adds to the complexity of the case. The police are conducting their own separate investigation, while the student’s remains have been transported to the School of Medical Sciences morgue for an autopsy to ascertain the precise cause of death.

Until the outcome of these investigations are determined, KNUST has suspended all swimming pool activities. Management has also paid its respects to the deceased’s family, friends, teammates, and colleagues, urging the public to exercise patience and refrain from making any premature judgments or speculations during the ongoing investigations.