Student Protest Erupts at Federal University Dutsin-Ma Over Killing of Colleague
A violent protest erupted on Friday at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, following the alleged killing of a student by local vigilantes in Dutsin-Ma town.
The protesting students barricaded the Dutsin-Ma–Katsina highway, burning tires and disrupting vehicular movement.
The deceased student, identified as Sa’id Abdulkadir, was a 400-level student in the Faculty of Agriculture. Conflicting accounts have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.
While some reports suggest that Abdulkadir was suspected to be an informant for bandits, others claim he was mistakenly shot by security operatives while riding on a commercial motorcycle.
Sources said security personnel attempted to stop the motorcycle carrying Abdulkadir and another rider, but they refused to halt. In response, the operatives allegedly opened fire, killing Abdulkadir instantly, while the commercial motorcyclist sustained injuries and was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
In reaction to the incident, students took to the streets, demanding justice for their slain colleague.
Security operatives, including soldiers and police officers, were deployed to the scene to contain the protest and persuade the students to vacate the highway.
