Bandits release children of slain Katsina varsity lecturer, kill another victim

In a development tinged with both relief and sorrow, bandits have released the children of a Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) lecturer who was killed during their abduction.

The gunmen, however, struck again, killing another father in a separate incident.

Derrick and Caleb were freed after their father, Dr. Tiri Gyang, was murdered by the bandits. The criminals had initially demanded a ransom of N20 million for their release.

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Tragically, another family is mourning the loss of their breadwinner as fresh details have emerged about the fate of Mallam Garba Funtua, the father of the female student, Aisha, who was kidnapped alongside Dr. Tiri’s children.

Mallam Garba had taken the demanded ransom for his daughter’s release by himself.

Unfortunately, the bandits took him captive and released his daughter after collecting the ransom and later killed him.

The recurring attacks by bandits in Katsina have continued to pose a significant security challenge to the state government and its residents.

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