Armed men invaded the female hostel at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University's Gubi Campus in the early hours of Monday, stealing over 50 mobile phones and other valuables. The attack occurred at about 2:00 a.m., with assailants armed with machetes and knives forcing entry into more than 10 rooms, according to a student who spoke anonymously. Some occupants sustained injuries during the incident, including one who was seriously hurt after resisting the attackers.
The university's Director of Information and Public Relations, Zailani Bappa, confirmed the incident and said Vice-Chancellor Professor Ibrahim Hassan Garba visited the hostel to console victims. Bappa stated that the university had alerted security agencies, and police officers have been deployed to the campus. The police have recorded statements from affected students and begun an investigation.
Students have expressed concern over the campus's location near surrounding communities and dense vegetation, which they believe increases vulnerability to such attacks. Some are calling for improved security around the female hostel and for the university to assist victims in replacing stolen items.
Students at Gubi Campus now face heightened insecurity following a predawn armed invasion that left many without phones and one seriously injured. Affected students should report all losses to campus authorities and provide statements to police to support the ongoing investigation.
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