Phone Snatchers Kill Year 3 BUK Student

A 300-level Sociology student of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Umar Abdullahi Hafizi has been killed by suspected phone snatchers at his residence in Dorayi Quarters, Gwale local government area of Kano State.

The incident occurred around 11p.m., on Tuesday, when the attackers reportedly stabbed the victim and fled with his phone.

Umar later died from the injuries sustained during the attack.

Authorities of the university confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba.

It noted that, “Though the incident occurred outside the university premises, the Management is deeply saddened by the tragic loss and has expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased,” the statement said.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, assured that BUK was working closely with security agencies to ensure those responsible were apprehended and brought to justice.

The late Umar has since been buried in his hometown of Zaria, Kaduna State, according to Islamic rites.

The University urged students to remain calm and vigilant, while calling on members of the public to support security operatives with any information that could aid the investigation.