Tragedy has struck again in Bauchi, as armed robbers attack students of the state-owned Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, barely two weeks after the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi was hit by a similar incident.
According to sources, the attack occurred around 3 a.m. on Friday, when three armed robbers broke into an off-campus lodge housing two students.
During the struggle, one of the students was stabbed in the stomach, and later died after losing excessive blood.
In a statement signed by its president, Usman Aliyu, the Students’ Union Government condemned the attack, described it as tragic and senseless.
The union demands a thorough investigation, and calls on the authorities to beef up security on campus, and in the surrounding communities, to prevent further incidents.
The union also urged students to remain calm, and prioritise their safety.
Efforts to get confirmation and reaction from the Bauchi State Police Command were unsuccessful.
The deceased student has been identified as Samuel Mbami, an ND2 Mass Communication student.
