Bandits have killed Professor Yusuf Saidu, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation, and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS).
The university disclosed this tragic incident in a statement on Monday. Professor Saidu was attacked and killed while travelling from Sokoto State to Kaduna State.
The university described his passing as a significant loss, noting his integrity, religious devotion, dedication, and courage. “May Allah accept his soul and forgive his sins. This is a painful loss to all members of the University community and the academia at large,” the statement added.
