Suspected bandits 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 Istijaba Villa in Unguwar Jeji, Kalgo LGA. According to the university’s PRO, Jamilu Magaji, five armed men demanded money from students who were sleeping outside due to the heat.
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 escaped unharmed.
In response, the university leadership, including the Vice Chancellor and security personnel, visited the scene and addressed affected students.
The incident has also been reported to Governor Nasir Idris through state channels, with the VC calling for increased security collaboration.
