In a tragic incident, Dr. Tiri Gyang David, a senior lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), was killed by bandits in Katsina State. The attack took place early Tuesday morning at his home in Yarima Quarters, Low-Cost Estate, Dutsinma Local Government Area.
An eyewitness reported to Channels TV that the bandits, armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community around 1:30 a.m. They fired shots indiscriminately, causing panic among residents.
During the raid, the attackers also abducted two of Dr. David’s children.
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Abubakar Sadiq, the spokesperson for the Katsina Police Command, confirmed the incident and mentioned that a detailed statement would be released soon.
Despite ongoing efforts by the state government and security agencies to restore peace, Dutsinma remains one of the ten front-line local government areas frequently targeted by bandits.