Around 3:00 AM on Tuesday, five armed men attacked students of Federal University Birnin Kebbi at an off-campus hostel. The incident occurred at Istijaba Villa in Unguwar Jeji. At the time, the students were sleeping outside due to the heat.
Initially, the armed men demanded money. When the students explained they had none, the gunmen became violent and assaulted them. Meanwhile, a neighbor, Malam Siddi Hussaini, heard the noise and approached to check. He had been tending to his cattle nearby. Tragically, the attackers shot him dead.
Afterward, the armed men kidnapped Augustine Madubiya, a 400-level Economics student. Fortunately, Mr. Collaneous Steven, a 200-level Business Administration student, managed to escape during the chaos.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Muhammad Zaiyan Umar visited the scene. He was accompanied by the Divisional Police Officer of Kalgo and officials from the Department of State Services. There, he addressed the students, reassuring them of the university’s commitment to their safety.
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The Vice Chancellor reported the incident to Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, through the Secretary to the State Government and the Director of Security Services.
In addition, the university expressed gratitude to the District Head of Unguwar Jeji and the local community for their support. It also appealed for further assistance from the State Government, the Nigeria Police, and other security agencies.
As a result of the attack, students remain in shock. The university vowed to work with security operatives to ensure Augustine’s safe return. Clearly, this incident underscores the growing insecurity in parts of Nigeria.
Currently, authorities are investigating. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities. Moving forward, the university aims to strengthen student safety both on and off campus.
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