CITIZENS COMPASS —Suspected armed robbers have reportedly stabbed a final year student of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Joseph Agbabaidu, to death.
The incident has caused palpable anger in the town as the armed robbers were said to have disguised themselves to steal his phone before perpetrating their plans.
Reports from the Community said Agabaidu, a 500-level student in the Department of Geology, was stabbed to death by robbers on Saturday evening at about 7 p.m.
He was said to be heading to his residence at Yelwan Tudu, about one kilometre from the school gate, where he was stabbed by a robbery gang.
It was gathered that he gave up the ghost on Sunday morning, despite efforts by health personnel to save him.
“In the wake of this heartbreaking loss, we implore the school management, the police, and the Bauchi State government to prioritize and enhance the security of students within the state.
“Our community should not have to endure such sorrow. Proactive measures are crucial to preventing further tragedies.
“May the soul of Agabaidu Obiaje Joseph rest in peace,” a student who pleaded anonymity said.
Consequently, a students’ protest erupted in and around the school environment in the Yelwa area of Bauchi metropolis on Monday morning.
However, policemen in patrol vehicles took control of the situation to maintain law and order.
Bauchi State Police Command has reportedly begun investigation into the killing.
