The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has strongly appealed to the public to refrain from spreading unverified or false information regarding the death of one of its students, as police investigations into the incident continue.
The appeal follows the discovery of the body of Level 200 Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource) student, Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, at Hutchland Beach near Duakor in Cape Coast.
In a press release issued on Sunday, June 14, 2026, the University stated that authorities are still working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the student’s death and cautioned against speculation.
“The General Public is also being advised to desist from sharing or publicising false information about the incident, as such actions may impede ongoing investigations and cause unnecessary distress to the bereaved family, course mates, management, and the entire University Community,” the statement read.
According to the University, preliminary examinations conducted by police both at the scene and at the mortuary revealed no visible signs of physical injury on the body.
The deceased’s family has formally identified the body, while police are preparing to conduct a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
The UCC District Police Commander, ASP Abdul Abubakar, indicated that a coroner’s form will be obtained from the court on Monday, June 15, to facilitate the autopsy.
“This procedure will enable a pathologist to determine the exact cause of death and provide further clarity on the case,” the statement noted.
The University said management has been in contact with the bereaved family and has activated support measures for the deceased student’s relatives, her roommate, course mates, and the wider university community during this difficult period.
