Atiku mourns UDUS deputy VC, Abuja Army General

Atiku mourns UDUS deputy VC, Abuja Army General

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned Professor Yusuf Saidu, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Usman Dan Fodio University, who was killed by bandits on his way to Kaduna from Sokoto and Brigadier General Harold Udokwere (retd) who was stabbed to death by armed robbers in his Abuja residence.

Atiku, in a condolence message obtained by Neptune Prime, said it is time for Nigerians to enthrone a new regime that will best serve the security needs of the people and ensure the protection of lives and property.

He said the attacks are another reminder of the escalating state of insecurity in the country.

He said, “The murder of Professor Yusuf Saidu, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Usman Dan Fodio University by bandits on his way to Kaduna from Sokoto and Brigadier General Harold Udokwere (retd) in Abuja are yet another reminder of the escalating state of insecurity in our country.

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“We need to be deliberate about stemming the tide of insecurity that has led to the avoidable loss of precious lives.

“Last weekend, it was Brig. Gen. Udokwere (retd), who had his life terminated by criminal elements. Today, it is Professor Saidu.

“The only way to avert this is by rejigging our security architecture and enthroning a new regime that will best serve our security needs and assure the protection of lives and property.

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“On behalf of my family, I express my deepest condolences to the families of Udokwere and Saidu. My condolences also go to the Nigerian Army and the management, staff, and students of the Usman Dan Fodio University.

“May the souls of Professor Saidu and Brig. Gen Udokwere find eternal rest,” he said.