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Kebbi varsity mourns 300-level student killed in hostel attack

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Federal University Birnin Kebbi confirmed the death of a 300-level Biochemistry student, Zaharadeen Nuhu, in an attack by suspected thieves.
  • The student sustained severe machete injuries at his off-campus residence in Kalgo and later died in the hospital.
  • University management is investigating the incident with the police and has intensified security patrols in student residential areas.

Authorities at the Federal University Birnin Kebbi have confirmed the tragic death of Zaharadeen Nuhu, a 300-level Biochemistry student, who was attacked by suspected thieves at his off-campus residence in Kalgo, Kebbi State. The student succumbed to severe machete injuries sustained during the assault.

It is with a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah that the university management announces the death of our dear student, Zaharadeen Nuhu, a 300-level student of the Department of Biochemistry.

— Prof. Ibrahim MagawataThe Dean of Student Affairs announcing the death of the student.

Prof. Ibrahim Magawata, the university's Dean of Student Affairs, announced the student's death in a circular on Thursday. Nuhu, who hailed from Niger State, was attacked by a group of suspected thieves at his private hostel in Kalgo. He was rushed to a hospital after the attack but passed away early Thursday morning.

"It is with a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah that the university management announces the death of our dear student, Zaharadeen Nuhu, a 300-level student of the Department of Biochemistry," Magawata stated. He added that the university management has contacted the Nigeria Police Force, Kalgo Division, and that investigations into the incident are underway.

He was attacked in one of the private hostels in Kalgo by a group of thieves and sustained severe machete injuries. He was taken to hospital but sadly passed away early this morning.

— Prof. Ibrahim MagawataProviding details about the attack and the student's condition.

In response, security patrols have been intensified in Kalgo and other areas where students reside off-campus. The university management has also scheduled a meeting with owners of private hostels in Kalgo to enforce stricter security measures, including improved lighting and the hiring of night guards. Students are urged to remain calm, vigilant, avoid spreading unverified information, refrain from late-night movements, travel in groups when necessary, and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies. The university reiterated its commitment to student safety and welfare.

The deceased was buried on Thursday following a funeral prayer held at the mosque of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi.

— Prof. Ibrahim MagawataInformation regarding the student's burial.
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