A lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma in Katsina State lost his life on early Tuesday morning to bandit attack.
Dr. Tiri Gyan David, who was the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development, was killed during an attack on his home.
The attack happened around 1:30 am at Dr. David’s residence located in the Yarima Quarters of the Low-Cost Estate in Dutsinma Local Government Area. According to an eyewitness who spoke to Channels Television over the phone, the bandits arrived heavily armed with sophisticated weapons. They invaded the community, shooting randomly to create fear and chaos among the residents.
During this violent raid, not only was Dr. David tragically killed, but the bandits also abducted his children. The exact number of children taken has not been confirmed yet.