Dr. Tiri Gyan David, a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, was killed in a bandit attack early Tuesday morning.

Dr. David, the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development, was attacked at his residence in Yarima Quarters, Low-Cost Estate, Dutsinma Local Government Area, around 1:30 am.

Eyewitnesses reported that the bandits, armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded the community, firing sporadically to intimidate residents. In addition to killing Dr. David, the attackers abducted two of his children.

The Katsina Police Command spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, confirmed the incident, stating that a detailed report would be released soon.

Dutsinma is one of ten security frontline local government areas in Katsina State facing frequent bandit attacks despite ongoing efforts by the state government and security agencies to restore peace.