The Management, staff and students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, have reacted to the death of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Yusuf Saidu
Eearlier reports that Sidu was killed by bandits in Zamfara State on his way from Sokoto to Kaduna on Monday.
A statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ismaila Muhammad Yauri, on behalf of the management, explained that the Deputy Vice-Chancellor was on an official trip to Kaduna before the attack.
According to the statement, “The University Management is deeply saddened to announce the death of Professor Yusuf Saidu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation, and Development. Professor Saidu was killed by bandits on June 24, 2024, while on his way to Kaduna for official University business.”
It explained that Professor Saidu was a distinguished leader, a passionate researcher, and a dedicated educator who made significant contributions to the University, saying that he would be deeply missed by all who knew him.
‘The University, therefore, extends its heartfelt condolences to Professor Saidu’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched and prayed Allah SWT grant him jannatul firdaus,” the statement added.