“The guy planned everything” – Mother of slain KNUST student, Joana Yabani, speaks

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Mother of slain KNUST student, and the late Joana Yabani

The mother of the final slain Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Joana Yabani, has spoken publicly about her daughter’s murder.

According to Joana Yabani’s mother, Rejoice Amakie Yabani, the suspect planned everything, and she does not support any claims about the accused’s mental issues.

Speaking on the Women’s Voice show on GTV, shared on social media, Rejoice Amakie Yabani stated, “The guy was planning to send her something so that when she consumed it, she would die. He was planning everything possible to kill this girl. So we advised her to be careful about her friends, what she eats, and the places she goes.

“She told us that she could manage the issues concerning food and friends, but since they were writing exams, she would still need to go out to study. We then advised her not to walk alone,” she said.

“It was a planned act, so I don’t support any claims about mental issues. The guy planned everything, including how to move the body. This was someone who was determined to do what he did. He had earlier stolen her phone while she was asleep; perhaps he sent threats and later deleted them.

Rejoice Amakie Yabani further added, “Sometimes we don’t even know when the case is going to court. For almost a year, we’ve been left in the dark. About a week before her first anniversary, when I could no longer bear it, a police officer took us to the Attorney-General’s office in Kumasi. There, we were told they had been looking for the parents all this time.

“But this does not make sense. If anyone tries to cover this up, they have not seen a determined mother before. I will not let this go until I get justice. After the murder, he (Daniel Tuffour) even went to write an exam. We don’t even know which cell he is being held in,” she added.

It will be recalled that the case involves 21-year-old final-year student Joana Yabani and Daniel Tuffuor, who stands accused of murdering his girlfriend.

Police investigations revealed that the deceased and the suspect were in a relationship.

The accused Tuffuor was arrested on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after Joana’s lifeless body was discovered on campus earlier that morning.

The university’s security service, upon being alerted to the incident, promptly reported it to the police. Also, CCTV footage reportedly captured a man, alleged to be Tuffuor, strangling Joana to death following an altercation.

Meanwhile, the sisters of Joana Yabani have appealed for an expedited legal process.

Joana Yabani’s family are calling on the Inspector General of Police, the Attorney General, the judges handling the case, and all relevant authorities to expedite the legal process and deliver justice without further delay.

Their plea comes as today, 5th November 2025, marks what would have been Joana’s 22nd birthday.

In a viral video shared on X on November 5, 2025, the sisters of the late Joana called on the court for the legal proceedings to be accelerated.

One sister stated, “We have attended several court hearings after the initial appearance, but constant adjournments have characterised this process. This raises serious concerns. What exactly is happening with our judicial system regarding this case?

“Is there not sufficient evidence to secure a conviction for the accused, Daniel Tuffuor, after nearly a year? A swift resolution is imperative, as justice delayed is justice denied,” she said.

According to the family, the late Joana Yabani would have celebrated her 22nd birthday on November 5, 2025.

“Today, November 5, 2025, is supposed to be Joana’s 22nd birthday. Instead of celebrating the future that was stolen, we are mourning our innocent sister.

“We are sending this video as an appeal to the Inspector General of Police, the Attorney General, the judges handling my sister’s case and all concerned authorities. Cases of this nature, the shedding of innocent blood and the cutting short of a bright future, must be treated with the utmost urgency.”

Watch the video below: