The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support ongoing investigations into the

death of a University of Cape Coast (UCC) student.

The move forms part of efforts by the Ghana Police Service to strengthen its investigative response and establish the circumstances surrounding the death of 20-year-old Innocentia Avinu.

In a statement issued on June 15, 2026, the Police Service said the deployment was intended to reinforce ongoing operations and provide additional technical and intelligence support to investigators in the region.

“The deployment forms part of the broader operational response by the Ghana Police Service to ensure a thorough and coordinated investigative process in the region,” the statement said.

“The team is expected to work closely with regional command structures to strengthen fact-finding efforts and provide additional technical and intelligence support on the ground.”

The Police Service further assured the family of the deceased, the university community and the public that it remains committed to conducting a professional, transparent and diligent investigation.

Innocentia Avinu, a Level 200 student of University of Cape Coast, was reported missing on June 11, 2026.

According to reports, she was last seen at the Ayensu Plaza Hostel on the university campus and was wearing a black dress at the time of her disappearance.

Her family subsequently launched a search and appealed to the public for information that could help trace her whereabouts.

The search ended tragically when a body was discovered at Hatchland Beach Resort near Cape Coast on June 12.

Police later confirmed that the deceased was Innocentia Avinu after family members identified her.

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