Tragedy struck the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Dungu when pharmacy student Mohammed Zakiu Wunpini was brutally stabbed to death. The incident has left the university community reeling in shock and grief.
Zakiu, a promising student on the cusp of entering his third year, was found dead on the evening of September 25, 2024. His lifeless body, bearing multiple stab wounds, was discovered in an uncompleted building between the Citadel Hostel and Kumbung Hostel on the UDS campus.
Initial investigations suggest that Zakiu may have been attacked and robbed, as his motorcycle and phone were reported missing. This theory is bolstered by eyewitness accounts indicating that he had gone out to watch a football match with a friend that evening but failed to return.
The university authorities swiftly responded to the incident, convening an emergency meeting to address the situation. Attendees included the Vice Dean, Dean of Students, and head of Security.
Following the meeting, the university officials visited the regional police office on Friday to receive updates on the ongoing investigation. The police have assured the university community that they are working diligently to apprehend the perpetrators.
As news of Zakiu’s tragic death spread, the UDS campus was plunged into mourning. Students and staff alike are struggling to come to terms with the loss of their colleague and friend.
Zakiu’s peers described him as a dedicated student and a kind individual who will be deeply missed. His passing has left a void in the university community that cannot be filled.
The university has urged students to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Counseling services have also been made available to support students coping with the aftermath of this tragedy.
The final funeral rites for Mohammed Zakiu Wunpini will take place today, September 30, 2024, at Gumani around Oasis Restaurant. The university community will gather to pay their respects to the departed student.
As the investigation unfolds, the UDS community remains united in their quest for justice and their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
