Terrorists assassinate Usmanu Danfodiyo University DVC, Prof. Saidu

Prof. Yusuf Saidu, the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research Innovation and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto, has been ambushed and assassinated by terrorists known locally as bandits.

The institution, which announced Saidu’s death in a brief message on its Facebook page on Monday, said the deceased was ambushed and killed by terrorists on his way to Kaduna from Sokoto State.

The statement read, “The death has occurred of Prof. Yusuf Saidu, the current Deputy Vice Chancellor Research Innovation and Development 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.
“May Allah accept his soul and forgive his sin but this is a painful loss to all members of the University community and the Academia at large.”

The northern region has been the epicentre of banditry in recent years despite several military operations and huge funds voted for tackling the menace.