A female student of the University of Cape Coast who was reported missing earlier this week has been found dead on the university’s campus.
The deceased, identified as Innocentia Avinu, was a 20-year-old Bachelor of Commerce student pursuing Human Resource Management.
According to reports, Innocentia Avinu was last seen on June 11, 2026, at Ayensu Plaza Hostel on the university campus wearing a black dress. Her disappearance prompted concerns among colleagues and loved ones.
Her body was reportedly discovered on Saturday, June 13, at the shoreline of the university’s coastal beach. She was found lying face down and dressed only in her underwear and bra.
The body was subsequently retrieved and deposited at a morgue pending an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
As of the time of filing this report, the University of Cape Coast had not issued an official statement on the incident.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, and investigations are expected to establish what led to the tragedy.
