Suspected phone thieves attack Bauchi varsity female student

The management of Bauchi State-owned Sa’adu Zungur University has confirmed an attack on one of its students, Maryam Yakeem.

The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Auwal Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, noting that the affected student is a 200-level Biology Education undergraduate.

Hassan explained that the student was reportedly attacked on Thursday by unknown individuals suspected to be phone snatchers.

“The unfortunate incident occurred outside the university environment, contrary to some misleading reports circulating on certain online media platforms suggesting that the attack took place within the university premises.

“The university management wishes to categorically state that this claim is false and does not reflect the reality of the situation,” he said.

The statement added that the Vice-Chancellor, Fatimah Tahir, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to the safety and security of students and staff across its three campuses.

According to the management, sustained collaboration with internal security structures and relevant agencies has ensured that no cases of insecurity have been recorded within the university campuses.

It further recalled that the Vice-Chancellor had earlier paid a courtesy visit to the state Commissioner of Police to strengthen collaboration and enhance security support for the university community.

The management also expressed concern over what it described as the dissemination of unverified and misleading information by some online media outlets, noting that such reports could cause unnecessary panic and public unrest.

It said such conduct falls short of journalistic ethics and professionalism.

In response to the incident, the Chief Security Officer of the university, alongside the Dean of Student Affairs, visited the victim at the hospital to ensure she received adequate medical attention.

The university confirmed that her condition is stable.

The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the management, extended sympathy to the affected student and reiterated the institution’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of all students.

The management called for calm among students, staff and the general public, assuring that necessary measures are being taken to ensure continued safety within and outside the campus.