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Bandits kill varsity lecturer abduct his two children, others in Katsina

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Bandits have killed Dr Tiri Gyang, a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State. Two of his children and two other women were also abducted during the midnight onslaught in the school neighbourhood. The deceased, Dr Gyang, was the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University.

Sources said the bandits invaded his residence at Low-cost Quarters, behind Comprehensive Hospital in Dutsinma at about 1:00 am firing gunshots. 'We started hearing gunshots a little after 1:00 am. The bandits seemed to be much. His remains have been taken to a mortuary in Katsina. We later learnt that Dr Tiri was killed and his two children abducted.' a source said.

We were supposed to meet today at 8 AM in my office. 'The university and Dutsinma communities are deeply affected by this loss.' Comrade Yahaya Salisu Aba, the President National Association of Agricultural Students, FUDMA Chapter in a condolence message shared on Facebook stated in part: 'We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our beloved father, mentor, and role model in person Of Dr Tiri Gyana, of the Department of Agricultural Economics.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

 

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