300-level student killed in Kebbi hostel attack — police now investigating

Federal University Birnin Kebbi don confirm the death of Zaharadeen Nuhu, a 300-level Biochemistry student wey dem attack at im private hostel for Kalgo Local Government Area. The Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Ibrahim Magawata, tok say the boy suffer severe machete wounds from suspected thieves and die while receiving treatment for hospital.

According to the statement, Zaharadeen wey come from Niger State, was attacked by a group of hoodlums at im off-campus residence. The dean say dem don report the matter to Nigeria Police Force, Kalgo Division, and investigation dey ongoing to catch the suspects. Dem don also increase security patrols around Kalgo and other areas where students dey stay, plus meeting with private hostel owners to improve lighting and hire night guards.

The university advise students to avoid late-night movement and move in groups. Zaharadeen was buried on Thursday after funeral prayers at Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi. This one pain me — our children no safe even for school hostels. Who go catch these people?