Atiku decries Danfodiyo varsity deputy vice chancellor’s murder

A former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has called on managers of Nigeria’s economy to rejig its security architecture to tackle banditry.

The ex-vice president made the call on his X account as he condemned the murder of the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Usman Dan Fodio University, Professor Yusuf Saidu, by bandits.

He said the professor’s murder is yet another reminder of the escalating state of insecurity in the country.

“We need to be deliberate about stemming the tide of insecurity that has led to the avoidable loss of precious lives. Last weekend, it was Brig. Gen. Udokwere (retd.), who had his life terminated by criminal elements. Today, it is Prof Saidu.

“The only way to avert this is by rejigging our security architecture and enthroning a new regime that will best serve our security needs and assure the protection of lives and property.

“On behalf of my family, I express my deepest condolences to the families of Udokwere and Saidu. My condolences also go to the Nigerian Army and the management, staff, and students of the Usman Dan Fodio University.

“May the souls of Prof. Saidu and Brig. Gen Udokwere find eternal rest,” he prayed.

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