By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has condemned, in strong terms the recent assault of a former Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abdullahi Abdu Zuru during the recent governorship election rerun held in Adamawa State.
Recall that Prof Zuru, an INEC National Commissioner apparently mistaken for the states REC was attacked by an angry mob shortly after Aishatu Binani was declared as the winner of the supplementary elections.
The institution, in a statement signed by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lawal Suleiman Bilbis said that the attack was not only disrespectful but dehumanizing.
“The bizarre and barbaric attack on the septuagenarian was not only disrespectful and dehumanizing but it has brought along with it untold mental torture and trauma to Professor Zuru and his family. It was an attack against the collective conscience of all right-thinking individuals across the globe.
“In strong, clear, and loud terms, the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto condemns the dreadful attack perpetrated by a certain species of mankind without morality.
While calling on the federal government to bring the perpetrators to book, the institution extended its heartfelt sympathy to Prof. Zuru and his family over the unfortunate incident.
“While the attackers might have executed their nefarious agenda, they have, however, failed to rob Professor Zuru of his hard-earned respect, honour, and integrity. We hereby wish to identify and commiserate with him and his family in this trying time.
“We join hands in extending our heart-felt sympathies to him and wish him speedy recovery from the injuries sustained in the attack. We also pray to Allah SWT to grant him and his family the fortitude to overcome the inflicted trauma, ” the statement said.
