The family of Joana Yabani, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) student allegedly murdered on campus in February 2025, has made an emotional appeal to authorities to speed up the trial process and deliver justice without further delay.

In a heartfelt statement, the grieving family called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Attorney General, and the judges presiding over the case to ensure that proceedings move swiftly, expressing frustration over repeated adjournments since the trial began.

“This raises a serious concern — what exactly is happening with our judicial system regarding this case? A swift resolution is imperative. Is justice delayed, justice denied? We are sending this appeal to the IGP, the Attorney General, the judges handling my sister’s case, and to whom it may concern. Cases of this nature must be treated with the utmost urgency,” the family pleaded.

Their renewed call for justice coincided with what would have been Joana’s 22nd birthday on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 — a day the family described as “bittersweet,” overshadowed by grief instead of celebration.

In a touching video statement, Joana’s sisters shared their ongoing pain, describing the past eight months as a period marked by sorrow, frustration, and a sense of helplessness over the slow pace of justice.

“Today, instead of celebrating a future that was stolen, we are mourning the loss of our innocent sister. Her memory remains a light to us, yet also a source of deep sorrow as we continue to seek answers and, most importantly, justice,” one sister said.

Joana, a final-year Biological Sciences student, was found dead near the KNUST Disability and Rehabilitation Centre around 5:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025, by campus security officers.

Investigations revealed that she was allegedly strangled by a fellow student, believed to be her boyfriend, Daniel Tuffour who remains in police custody as the case continues in court.

The family says it will not rest until justice is fully served, urging authorities to treat the case with the urgency and seriousness it deserves.

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