Suspected armed robbers k!ll 400-level Nasarawa female student

A 400-level student of the Federal University of Lafia, (FULAFIA) Nasarawa State was k!lled by in a robbery attack. 

It was gathered that Habiba Ummi Lele, of the Department of Chemistry was shot d3ad by the armed robbers on her way back to Lafia after attending her friends’ graduation at the College of Health and Technology, Keffi.

The incident occurred on Saturday, August 1, 2026 when the attackers opened fire on the vehicle she was travelling in, k!lling her instantly. 

Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.

The Executive Chairman of Awe Local Government Council, Hon. Umar Abubakar Dan’AKano, alongside the Member representing Awe North Constituency, Hon. Hudu A. Hudu Kanje, attended the funeral prayer of the late Habiba. 

The funeral prayer was held at the residence of Hon. Hudu A. Hudu Kanje in Kanje, on Sunday, bringing together family members, friends, community leaders, and sympathizers who gathered to pay their final respects and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family during this difficult moment.

In a demonstration of compassion, solidarity, and leadership, Hon. Umar Abubakar Dan’AKano extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. 

He prayed to Almighty Allah (SWT) to forgive the shortcomings of the departed soul, grant her Al-Jannatul Firdaus, and grant her eternal peace in the hereafter.

He further prayed for strength, patience, comfort, and divine guidance for the bereaved family, the people of Kanje, and all loved ones as they mourn this painful and irreparable loss.