Social Media Narratives Worsening Family’s Pain – UCC Public Affairs Director Speaks on Death of Level 200 Student

The Director of Public Affairs at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr. Antwi Konadu, has appealed to the public to avoid spreading unverified information about the death of a Level 200 student, describing social media speculation as distressing for the bereaved family.

Speaking on the tragic death of Innocentia on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, Dr. Konadu said police reports indicate that the student left her residence on Thursday evening after receiving a call from her boyfriend but did not return.

According to him, Innocentia, a Level 200 student, was staying in a private hostel. Concerned friends reportedly began searching for her on Friday after losing contact with her.
“A dead body was reported at the beach, and her friends followed up to identify it. Subsequent investigations involving the Dean of Students and other authorities confirmed that it was indeed Innocentia,” he explained.

Dr. Konadu dismissed widespread claims circulating online that parts of the deceased’s body had been mutilated.
“It is not true that any part of her body has been mutilated,” he stated.

He added that the police are yet to release an official report establishing the exact cause of death, urging the public to allow investigators to complete their work.
“The police have not yet released a report to confirm exactly what killed her,” he noted.
The UCC spokesperson also disclosed that the Ministry of Education has ordered further investigations into the matter but declined to comment on the contents of the ministry’s directive.
While expressing appreciation for the concern shown by authorities, Dr. Konadu assured that the university, the family, and the police would continue to work together to uncover the facts surrounding the incident.

He further clarified that university records indicate Innocentia was 20 years old, stressing that figures and claims being circulated on social media are largely based on assumptions rather than verified information.
“The parents are highly grieved, and what is making matters worse are the narratives on social media,” Dr. Konadu said, urging the public to respect the family’s privacy as investigations continue.

The case has sparked widespread public interest, with many calling for a swift and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the student’s death