300-level university student brutally macheted to death during hostel robbery attack in Kebbi

A 300-level Biochemistry student of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), Zaharadeen Nuhu, has been killed in a brutal armed robbery attack at his off-campus hostel in Kalgo Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Prof. Ibrahim Magawata, the university’s Dean of Student Affairs, confirmed the incident, saying Nuhu was attacked and macheted by suspected hoodlums at his private hostel residence in Kalgo.

In a circular issued on Thursday, June 11, 2026, Prof. Magawata said the late student, who hailed from Niger State, was overpowered by the robbers, sustained severe machete wounds, and was rushed to hospital.

He died from his injuries early on Thursday morning.

“It is with a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah that the university management announces the death of our dear student, Zaharadeen Nuhu, a 300-level student of the Department of Biochemistry,” the dean stated.

Nuhu was buried on Thursday in accordance with Islamic rites after funeral prayers at the Mosque of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi.

The university has since intensified security patrols in Kalgo and other off-campus communities hosting students. Prof. Magawata said details of the incident have been forwarded to the Nigeria Police Force, Kalgo Division, and that an investigation is ongoing.

While noting that the institution has tightened security around off-campus accommodations, the dean reiterated FUBK’s commitment to the safety and welfare of its students.

“The university management commiserates with the family, friends, coursemates, and the entire student community over this painful loss and prays for the repose of the deceased’s soul,” he added.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​