Dennis Akoto, a final year Economics and Information Studies student of the University of Ghana has been pronounced dead after he drowned in the University of Ghana Swimming Pool on Saturday, 22nd April, 2017.

The 22-year old resident of the James Topp Nelson Yankah Hall was found floating on the water of the pool and was immediately rushed to the University of Ghana Hospital to receive medical attention.

Personnel at the hospital resuscitated him for about an hour before he gave up the ghost.

The deceased reportedly celebrated his 22nd birthday on April 10, 2017. The body has since been deposited at the University of Ghana mortuary.

The University community is distraught over his demise.