By Aliyu Dangida
Irked by the spate of insecurity bedeviling campus of the varsity, Federal University Dutse has reiterated it’s commitment to partner with security agencies to curb rampant cases of theft and burglary.
Addressing a pre-convocation press briefing, Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed said it is quite unfortunate the university is experiencing increased cases of theft of office equipment, stationaries, electrical equipment, water pumps and submersible, added that generators and diesel were not left behind.
Said he; “As part of our efforts to curtail the menace of theft as well as enhance the general security on the campus, we have increased our collaboration with relevant security agencies as well as hiring the services of vigilantes and hunters to improve security situation”.
Prof. Abdulkarim explained that, the university will equally adopt drastic measures to solve other security challenges facing the university which includes persistent destruction of the varsity’s fence by the neighbouring community which has made illegal trespass by people and animals very difficult to control.
The Vice Chancellor attributed the current economic hardship facing Nigerians to the spate of theft, saying recent adjustment of registration fees has tremendously helped in one way to solve many problems to some extent.
Other daunting challenges facing the university as stated by the VC includes extra spending of the day to day running of the institution, meager amount of overhead grant from the federal government among others, noted that despite all these, the university has effectively managed all critical demands.
