The Deputy Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), Professor Yusuf Saidu, was tragically murdered by bandits in Nigeria\u2019s North-western region on Monday. The university announced the heartbreaking news on its Facebook page on Monday evening.<\/p>\n
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Professor Saidu, a distinguished Biochemistry scholar, was reportedly shot dead in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon while he was traveling from Sokoto State to Kaduna State.<\/p>\n
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At the time of his death, Professor Saidu served as the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Development at UDUS. The university expressed profound sorrow in a brief statement posted on its social media page, acknowledging the significant loss.<\/p>\n
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“The death has occurred of Prof. Yusuf Saidu, the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Innovation and Development Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto,” the statement read.<\/p>\n
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The university community described Professor Saidu as a “man of integrity, religion, dedication, and courage,” reflecting on his significant contributions to academia and his admirable personal qualities.<\/p>\n
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“May Allah accept his soul and forgive his sins. This is a painful loss to all members of the university community and the academia at large,” the statement continued.<\/p>\n
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The murder of Professor Saidu underscores the escalating insecurity in Nigeria\u2019s North-western region, where banditry and violent attacks have become alarmingly frequent. This tragic incident not only highlights the personal loss to the university but also points to the broader issues of safety and security affecting educational institutions and their staff in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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