The Kebbi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of Zaharadden Nuhu, a 300-level student of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, who died after sustaining injuries in an incident at a private student residence in Kalgo Local Government Area.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, June 11, 2026, at a private compound occupied largely by students but not owned or managed by the university.
In a statement released on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said preliminary findings showed that the victim was found with injuries and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, where he later died while receiving treatment.
According to him, the assailant responsible for the attack is yet to be identified.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was found with injuries and was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, where he unfortunately passed away while receiving treatment. The assailant is yet to be identified,” Usman stated.
