University staff accused of aiding bandits in Katsina state

• The vice-chancellor of Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, Prof. Armaya'u Bichi, has accused some university staff of serving as informants to bandits
• The university has identified the suspected staff members and handed over their contacts to a security agency for investigation
• The Police Command in the state has promised to investigate the matter further, appealing to the public to assist with information to address the security challenges

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, Prof. Armaya'u Bichi, has made a shocking allegation that some staff members of the university are secretly working as informants for bandits.

This revelation comes after a series of attacks on the university, resulting in the kidnapping of students, staff, and their family members, as well as the death of one staff member.

Security operatives have taken the custody of the suspected informants. Image: FUDMA
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In an interview with newsmen in Katsina on Tuesday, Bichi stated that the university has identified the suspected staff members and handed over their contacts to a security agency for further investigation, according to PM News.

However, the university has yet to receive any feedback from the agency, Pulse News reported.

Bichi expressed his concern over the situation, stating:

He added that the university is doing everything possible to prevent future incidents, but the situation is getting worse.

The Police Command in the state has responded to the allegation, stating that they were not aware of the issue but promised to investigate further.

The command's spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, appealed to the public to assist them with information that would help address the security challenges.

The accusation has raised concerns over the security of the university and the role of insiders in facilitating the attacks. The incident has also sparked a peaceful protest by staff members, demanding improved security measures.

The attacks on the university are part of a larger security challenge in Katsina State, where bandits have been terrorizing communities, kidnapping, and killing innocent people.

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