Fed University Closed Down As JTF Shoots Student

By Ayodele Oni

The Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State has announced a one-week mid-semester break starting from Monday.

The University’s Management explained in a statement that the closure followed a protest embarked on by the students since Sunday.

The students were protesting an, alleged, shooting to death of one of them by the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF).

The protest continued on Monday morning despite pleadings by the management for peace.

Report indicated that the JTF members on Sunday shot the student, alleging that he was an informant.

The FUDMA Vice Chancellor, Prof. Armaya’u Bichi, announced the decision of the Senate to close the school in a statement issued in Katsina on Monday.

Bichi further advised the students to leave campus before 6.00 p.m. on Feb. 24.

“The Management wishes the students a happy and peaceful mid-semester break.”