An attack by bandits has claimed the life of Dr. Tiri Gyan David, a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday at the lecturer’s residence in the Yarima Quarters, Low-Cost Estate, Dutsinma Local Government Area.
According to eyewitnesses, the bandits invaded the community with sophisticated weapons, shooting sporadically to scare residents. Dr. David, who was the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development at the university, was killed during the attack. The bandits also abducted two of his children.
The Katsina Police Command has confirmed the incident, with the spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, promising a detailed statement soon. This attack is the latest in a series of bandit attacks in Dutsinma, one of the ten frontline local government areas in Katsina State grappling with frequent bandit attacks despite efforts by the state government and security agencies to restore peace.
