A final-year student at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Candy Osei Abora, has passed away following a fatal gas explosion on Monday May 19, 2025.
The news of her death was shared in a viral social media post on Wednesday May 21, 2025, with the caption, "A final-year student at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Miss Candy Osei Abora, has sadly passed away. "Miss Candy reportedly met her untimely death following a fatal gas explosion that occurred on Monday, May 19, 2025. "News of her passing was shared in a statement from 32nd Valco Hall JCRC, her campus residence, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
They also added that a detailed report regarding her passing and funeral arrangements will be communicated to the general public in due course." Her death comes on the heels of several fatalities of university students in recent months, raising concerns about student safety on campuses.
These unfortunate situations, ranging from suspected murder cases, fatal road accidents, domestic fires, and unexplained circumstances, have ignited the need for broader conversations on the safety of students, campus security, among others.
