Tragedy as Bandits Kill Lecturer in Katsina, Abduct Children
- In a tragic bandit attack on Tuesday in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State, Dr Tiri Gyan David, a university lecturer, was killed, and two of his children were abducted
- The assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded the Yarima Quarters in Low-Cost Estate, causing chaos and fear among residents
- The Katsina Police Command confirmed the incident, with spokesman Abubakar Sadiq pledging a detailed statement soon, amid growing calls for enhanced security in the area
A devastating attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State, leaving a lecturer dead and two of his children abducted.
Dr. Tiri Gyan David, Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development at the university, was killed in the bandit attack at his residence in Yarima Quarters, Low-Cost Estate.
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Eyewitnesses report that the bandits invaded the community with sophisticated weapons, shooting sporadically to scare residents.
The hoodlums then abducted two of the lecturer's children, leaving the community in a state of shock and grief.
The Katsina Police Command has confirmed the incident, with spokesman Abubakar Sadiq promising a detailed statement soon.
Dutsinma is one of the local government areas in Katsina State struggling with frequent bandit attacks, despite efforts by the government and security agencies to restore peace.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for increased security measures to protect lives and properties.
Bandits kill Usmanu Danfodiyo varsity deputy VC
In another similar report, Legit.ng detailed that the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) community has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
Prof. Yusuf Saidu, Deputy VC in charge of Research, Innovation and Development, was killed by armed bandits while travelling from Sokoto to Kaduna state.
The university announced the tragic incident in a statement, describing him as a man of integrity, religion, dedication, and courage.
Bandits kill military commander
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that an army commander, whose name was withheld, was gunned down at an ambush in Danmusa LGA of Katsina state.
The military general was said to have been called to provide reinforcement for the soldiers at the army camp at Sabon Garin Dan’Ali.
Sources said that the commander did not come in the usual armour tank but in a Hilux vehicle and was targeted by the bandits and shot dead.
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