Education Minister orders probe into death of UCC student

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the death of a University of Cape Coast (UCC) student whose body was reportedly found at a beach in Cape Coast.

The student, identified as Innocentia Avinu, was a Level 200 student of the university.

In a statement issued on June 14, 2026, the Ministry of Education said the minister had directed the management of UCC to work closely with the Ghana Police Service to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.

"The Honourable Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the authorities of the University of Cape Coast to collaborate closely with the Ghana Police Service to commence a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the student's death," the statement said.

It said it received reports of the student's death with "deep sadness" and expressed sympathy to those affected by the loss.

Haruna Iddrisu extended its condolences to the bereaved family, friends and the University community during this difficult period.

The ministry also urged the public to allow the investigative process to proceed without interference as authorities work to determine what led to the student's death.



According to her family, the deceased was last seen on June 11, 2026, at the Ayensu Plaza Hostel on the UCC campus when she left the hostel in a black dress.

A search was subsequently launched for her and her body was found washed ashore near Hutchland Beach Resort in Cape Coast.

See the full statement below:

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