The Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Professor Yusuf Sa’idu, has been tragically killed by bandits.
Sa’idu was shot dead on Monday afternoon along Kucheri in Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
The deceased, a distinguished Biochemistry scholar from Niger State, was known for his devout religious beliefs and humble demeanour, as described by his colleague Dr. Bello Arkilla.
The university announced his death in a brief statement on its Facebook page, revealing that he was attacked and killed by terrorists while travelling from Sokoto to Kaduna.
The statement read, “The death has occurred of Prof. Yusuf Saidu, the current Deputy Vice Chancellor Research Innovation and Development Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto.
“He was attacked and killed by bandits on his way to Kaduna from Sokoto State. A man of integrity, religion, dedication and courage.
“May Allah accept his soul and forgive his sin but this is a painful loss to all members of the University community and the Academia at large.”’
