A 200-level Biology Education student of Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau, Maryam Yakeem, was attacked by suspected phone snatchers in Gadau town, Itas Gadau Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The assailants, reportedly four in number, used a knife to sever two of her fingers and part of her ear during the robbery. The incident occurred outside the university campus. The victim is receiving treatment at a health facility in Gadau and may be referred to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare. Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the attack, with Police Public Relations Officer SP Nafiu Habib stating that efforts are ongoing to track the suspects and recover the stolen phone. SAZU Public Relations Officer Mallam Auwal Hassan clarified that the attack did not happen on campus, countering false reports. University officials, including the Chief Security Officer and Dean of Students Affairs, visited the victim in hospital. Vice-Chancellor Professor Fatimah Tahir expressed sympathy and reaffirmed collaboration with security agencies.
Students remain at risk of violent attacks even when outside campus, as seen in the assault on Maryam Yakeem. Those traveling to and from Sa'adu Zungur University should avoid displaying phones or valuables in public and stay alert in high-risk areas.
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