Bandits have killed Professor Yusuf Saidu, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation, and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS).
The university disclosed this in a statement released on Monday.
PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Professor Saidu was attacked and killed by bandits while travelling from Sokoto to Kaduna State.
Details surrounding the attack remain unclear..
The university mourned the loss of Professor Saidu, describing his passing as a significant blow to both the institution and the wider academic community.
The statement read, “The death has occurred of Prof. Yusuf Saidu, the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation, and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
He was attacked and killed by bandits on his way to Kaduna from Sokoto State.
A man of integrity, religion, dedication, and courage.”
Do you want to share a story with us? Do you want to advertise with us? Do you need publicity for a product, service, or event? Contact us on WhatsApp +2348183319097 Email: platformtimes@gmail.com
We are committed to impactful investigative journalism for human interest and social justice. Your donation will help us tell more stories. Kindly donate any amount HERE