The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research Innovation and Development, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Prof. Yusuf Saidu, has been murdered by bandits.
His death was announced by the university on Monday.
Announcing his death, the university in a statement posted on the university’s facebook page said the deceased was attacked and killed by terrorists on his way to Kaduna from Sokoto State.
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.”
