By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
Armed men launched a deadly attack on an off-campus hostel housing students of the Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, resulting in the abduction of a student and the death of a community member. The invasion occurred early Tuesday morning at around 3:00 a.m. at Istijaba Villa in Unguwar Jeji, Kalgo Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
According to eyewitnesses, five armed men approached students sleeping outside their rooms due to the heat and demanded money from them. When the students couldn't provide any cash, they were beaten. A local herder, Malam Siddi Hussaini, who attempted to intervene after hearing the disturbance, was gunned down by the attackers.
The gunmen proceeded to kidnap Augustine Madubiya, a 400-level student of Economics, while another student, Mr. Collaneous Steven, a 200-Level student of Business Administration, managed to escape unharmed.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Muhammad Zaiyan Umar, visited the scene and addressed affected students, reaffirming the university's commitment to ensuring their safety and security. "The university expressed its gratitude to the District Head of Unguwar Jeji and the local community for their support to the students and called for further assistance from the State Government, the Nigeria Police, and other security agencies," said Jamilu Mohammed Magaji, Head of Information and Public Relations at Federal University Birnin Kebbi.
The incident has also been reported to Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, through state channels, with the VC calling for increased security collaboration. The university leadership, including the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Kalgo Division and Officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) Kalgo, are working together to ensure the safe return of the abducted student.
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Security/ Banditry