Anger at Usmanu Danfodiyo University as bandits kill deputy VC

Anger at Usmanu Danfodiyo University as bandits kill deputy VC 

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) is currently mourning in anger over the killing by suspected bandits of Professor Yusuf Saidu, the institution’s deputy vice-chancellor of research, innovation and development.

The university in a statement on Monday said Saidu was killed on his way to Kaduna from Sokoto.

It said the death of the professor was a “painful loss” to the academic community.

“The death has occurred of Prof. Yusuf Saidu, the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation, and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto,” the statement read.

“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 academy at large.”

Saidu was a professor of nutritional biochemistry at the university.

He graduated in 1990 with a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry from the same university and was the best graduating student.

He obtained a master’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Jos in 1994 with distinction and his PhD in biochemistry from Usmanu Danfodiyo University in 2005.