A 400-level student from Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, was kidnapped in the early hours of Tuesday in a heinous attack on Istijaba Villa, an off-campus hostel in Unguwar Jeji, Kalgo Local Government Area, Kebbi State, according to the Nigerian Police Force, Kebbi State command.
The victim, according to a press statement signed by the command’s spokesman, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, identified as Augustine Madubiya, 23, a final-year Economics student, was abducted at 3 am by kidnappers who stormed the hostel grounds.
“Tragically, a good Samaritan, Malam Siddi Hussaini, who was nearby attending to his cattle and attempted to intervene, was fatally shot during the incident.
“He was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor”, the statement partly read.
The statement further said the Divisional Police Officer in Kalgo swiftly mobilised a team of security operatives to the scene following the report.
“The command is following credible leads, and a combined team of security personnel is actively combing the surrounding forest areas to ensure the safe rescue of the victim and the arrest of those behind this despicable act”, the statement added.
The public has been reassured by the police that they will work to restore safety and prosecute those responsible.
