A 20-year-old student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Innocentia Avinu, has been found dead at a beach in the Central Region after being reported missing by her family.

According to reports, Innocentia, a Level 200 student, was last seen on June 11, 2026, at the Ayensu Plaza Hostel on the UCC campus. She was reportedly wearing a black dress at the time of her disappearance.

Her family launched a search and appealed to the public for assistance. Sadly, the search ended in tragedy when her body was discovered on June 12, 2026, at Hatchland Beach Resort, near the university.

A cousin of the deceased, Eric-Sylvera Kwadzogah Avorgbedor, confirmed the discovery in an interview with GhanaWeb, stating that the cause of death remains unknown.

“The cause of death is unknown for now. I think there is going to be an autopsy on Monday, so until then, we do not actually know what caused her death. Her body was found at Hatchland Beach,” he said.

He further disclosed that school authorities have contacted the family and assured them that investigations are underway.

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Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie of the Police Public Affairs Unit in the Central Region confirmed the incident.

He explained that on June 13, 2026, a family member identified a photograph of the deceased at the police station.

“The Dean of Students was informed and together with the police and family members, they proceeded to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital mortuary, where the body was shown to the family and confirmed as that of Innocentia Avinu.

“The body was carefully inspected in the presence of the family members and there were no physical marks on the body. The regional crime scene team visited the scene and processed it. Meanwhile, the body awaits autopsy. The case is still under investigation,” Inspector Ettie stated.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb later on June 13, 2026, UCC’s Acting Director of Public Affairs, Dr Kwabena Antwi-Konadu, said the university is collaborating with the police to ensure a comprehensive report before issuing an official statement.

He added that management is in touch with the police to provide the public with full details once investigations are complete.

Confirmed ; Innocentia has been found dead along the coast of UCC .

“Yes she was found dead but hit in the head
No body parts were taken. And no evidence of force penetration. Her phone also missing”

I’m so sad 😭😭💔 https://t.co/CYjx2JhyNM pic.twitter.com/DIN7Qd0Sav

— BISKAY🇱🇷🇬🇭 (@CfcBiskay) June 13, 2026