In a tragic turn of events, bandits have claimed the life of Dr. Tiri Gyan David, a respected lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State. Dr. David, who served as the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development, was brutally murdered in the early hours of Tuesday during a bandit attack.
The harrowing incident took place around 1:30 am at Dr. David’s residence in the Yarima Quarters, Low-Cost Estate, situated in the Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to an eyewitness who spoke to news reporters via telephone, the bandits invaded the community wielding sophisticated weapons, and opened fire indiscriminately, sending waves of terror throughout the neighborhood. Amidst the chaos, the assailants also abducted two of Dr. David’s children.
The Katsina Police Command has confirmed the attack. While details are still emerging, the command’s spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, indicated that a comprehensive statement would be released soon to provide more clarity on the situation.
Dutsinma is one of the ten local government areas in Katsina State that have been severely affected by the scourge of banditry. Despite concerted efforts by both the state government and security agencies to curb the violence, these areas continue to endure frequent and often deadly attacks. The persistent insecurity in the region underscores the urgent need for more effective measures to restore peace and protect the lives and properties of residents.
The loss of Dr. David is a significant blow not only to his family and the academic community at FUDMA but also to the broader effort to foster development and education in the region. His contributions to agricultural economics and rural development were invaluable, and his untimely death leaves a void that will be deeply felt.
As the community mourns the loss of a dedicated educator and leader, there is a collective call for stronger security measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The ongoing violence in Katsina State and other parts of Nigeria highlights the critical need for comprehensive strategies to address the root causes of banditry and restore lasting peace and stability to the region.
