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Federal Polytechnic Rector Escapes Bandits by Scaling Fence as Guar
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Bandits have attacked residence of Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, killing his security guard before abducting several residents in different parts of town.
Resident of Kaura Namoda who spoke to Daily Trust said attackers stormed town at about 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
According to source, rector narrowly escaped with his wife and daughter after climbing over perimeter fence.
“The rector used a ladder to scale the fence. He first assisted his wife and daughter to cross before climbing over himself. In process, he sustained dislocation in one of his legs,” source said.
Source added that bandits killed rector’s security guard identified as Isah Yankaba.
“I attended his funeral prayer in his hometown, Yankaba, where he was buried in accordance with Islamic rites,” resident said.
After attacking rector’s residence, gunmen reportedly moved to Hayin Baguso, area bordering stream near Low-Cost Housing Estate, where they abducted wife and daughter of resident identified simply as Ibrahim.
Attackers also attempted to invade residence of petroleum dealer, Salisu Azaria, but fled after security personnel responded.
Source disclosed bandits later proceeded to Low-Cost area, where they abducted university lecturer, Dr. Namadina Hamza.
