The Prempeh District Court has scheduled March 17, 2025, for the next hearing in the murder case of Joana Deladem Yabani, a student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

The decision comes after the court remanded the accused, 21-year-old final-year student Daniel Tuffuor, into police custody to allow further investigations.

"The court has remanded the suspect into custody. The next hearing is scheduled for 17th March 2025. The Ghana Police Service and authorities in KNUST will continue to work diligently to ensure justice is served," parts of the statement read.

In a statement released by the Office of the Registrar, KNUST confirmed that investigators have made progress in the case. According to the report Police and university security have recovered Joana’s laptop and mobile phone, which were found concealed behind the Flint Hostel.

This discovery was made possible through CCTV footage analysis from the hostel’s security system.

Authorities believe these devices could serve as key evidence in the prosecution.

During the court proceedings, prosecutors requested more time to continue their inquiries, leading to the suspect’s remand. The court approved the request, setting the next hearing date for mid-March.

The incident has left the university community in shock, with students and faculty demanding a thorough investigation and justice for Joana.Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies have assured the public of their commitment to resolving the case and holding those responsible accountable.