Police nab 8 suspects over death of Unimaid lecturer in office
Police in Maiduguri, Borno State, says at least eight suspects have been nabbed in connection with the death of a lecturer with the University of Maiduguri, Dr. Abdulkadir Kamar, in his office.
Earlier, the Management of the University of Maiduguri on Monday said police have launched an investigation to unravelling the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of Dr. Abdulkadir Kamar, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physical and Health Education.
The University’s Director, Radio and Public Relations, Prof. Danjuma Gambo, in a statement to tame social media speculations over the cause of Kamar’s death, advised all staff and students to remain calm and go about their normal, legitimate businesses, as the University works closely with relevant security agencies to get to the root of the matter.
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The statement read further:
“We wish to clarify that on Monday, 1 April, 2024, Management received a report that his lifeless body was sighted in his office, following an alarm raised by members of his family. The police and other security agencies have already launched an investigation with a view to unravelling the circumstances surrounding his death.
“In view of the gravity of the matter, Management advises all staff and students to remain calm and go about their normal, legitimate businesses, as the University works closely with relevant security agencies to get to the root of the matter.
“Management also wishes to assure parents, guardians and other stakeholders that the University campus remains safe and secure for teaching, learning and community service.
“Management appreciates the numerous messages of sympathy and support from all its stakeholders in this moment of grief.”
