From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
An unidentified gunman attacked and killed Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Development, Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Prof Yusuf Saidu Monday.
The incident happened around Kucheri town near Wanzamai in Zamfara State few kilometres from Yankara town on the Katsina State border.
The DVC, Sa’idu was said to be in transit from Sokoto to Kaduna when the suspected Terrorist attacked and killed him along Kucheri village.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Suleiman Bilbis described the deceased as dedicated and hard-working staff.
Saidu, who is a Prof of Biochemistry was described described the deceased as a man of integrity, religion, dedication and courage.
“This is a painful loss to all members of the University community, NSBMB and the Academia at large”.
“May Allah accept his soul and forgive his sin”, Bilbis averted.
