A 100‑level student at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has tragically taken his own life after allegedly catching his girlfriend in a compromising situation with another male student. The incident occurred late on April 16, when the young man unexpectedly visited his partner’s hostel room and discovered her with someone else in bed .
Eyewitnesses report that upon making the discovery, the student fainted and had to be carried back to his own hostel by friends. Overwhelmed by shock and emotional distress, he was later found hanging in his room and pronounced dead at the scene .
A short video clip, which has since gone viral on social media, shows university officials alongside officers of the Ghana Police Service removing the student’s body from the hostel premises. The footage underscores the gravity of the situation and has spurred calls for more robust mental‑health support systems on campus .
Online reactions to the tragedy have been polarized. Many mourn the young man’s death and express condolences, while others criticize the act as an avoidable response to personal heartbreak, urging youths to seek help rather than resort to self‑harm .
UEW has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident. The Ghana Police Service, whose officers were present at the scene, has confirmed it is conducting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the student’s death .
