New details emerging from the Management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have indicated that the Level 200 student found dead at Hutchland Beach near Duakor may have left her hostel after receiving a phone call shortly before her disappearance.
The deceased, identified as Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, was found at the shoreline on Saturday, June 13, 2026, after residents of the Duakor community reported a body washed ashore.
Preliminary findings shared by the UCC District Police Commander, ASP Abdul Abubakar, indicate that the deceased’s roommate last saw her at about 7:00 p.m. two days before the discovery.
According to the roommate, the deceased received a phone call, dressed casually, and left their shared room. She reportedly did not return afterwards, raising concern among colleagues and prompting efforts to trace her whereabouts.
The body was discovered the following morning by residents and subsequently reported to the police. Officers who arrived at the scene said no visible injuries were observed during initial examination. The remains were later transferred to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital morgue for preservation.
The deceased was later identified with the assistance of her roommate and confirmed by family members at the mortuary.
Police say a post-mortem examination will be conducted following a coroner’s request to determine the exact cause of death. Investigations are ongoing.
Authorities have also urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information as inquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
