The management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi has officially confirmed the death of a third-year Chemical Engineering student following a drowning incident at the university’s swimming pool.
The deceased, identified as David Osei Agyapong, reportedly drowned on Saturday, November 7, 2026, after diving into the deep end of the swimming pool on the KNUST campus.
According to an official statement issued by the University Relations Officer, Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, the incident occurred at approximately 5:10 pm when Agyapong entered the water from one of the upper diving boards but failed to resurface.
The university explained that pool attendants quickly intervened and retrieved the student from the water after several minutes. He was subsequently rushed to the nearby KNUST Hospital, where medical personnel made efforts to save his life.
However, despite attempts to resuscitate him, including emergency medical procedures, he was pronounced dead.
KNUST management disclosed that preliminary information gathered about the deceased indicated that he was an experienced swimmer and a regular user of the university’s swimming facility. He was also reportedly a member of the KNUST basketball team.
Video Shows Final Moments Before KNUST Student’s Death
Meanwhile, footage circulating on social media appears to capture some of the moments leading up to the tragic swimming pool incident.
The video reportedly shows Osei Agyapong jumping from an elevated diving platform into the swimming pool. However, shortly after entering the water, he failed to emerge, triggering an emergency response from other swimmers and pool attendants.
Those present reportedly attempted to rescue him and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before he was transported to the KNUST Hospital for further medical attention.
Unfortunately, the rescue and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
Police Investigate KNUST Swimming Pool Drowning
The circumstances surrounding the death of the third-year Chemical Engineering student remain under investigation.
Police are currently conducting inquiries to establish exactly what happened and determine the factors that may have contributed to the tragic incident.
The death of David Osei Agyapong has raised concerns about swimming pool safety and emergency response measures at university recreational facilities, as the KNUST community mourns the loss of one of its students.
Source: newsthemegh.com