In response to a surge in theft cases, Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, has taken proactive measures by engaging vigilantes and hunters.
Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Muhammad, stated this at the pre-convocation press briefing.
He said part of the university’s challenges include the increased theft of office equipment, stationery, electrical equipment, water pumps and submersibles, portable generators, and diesel.
According to him: “It is very unfortunate that the university is experiencing increased cases of theft of office equipment, stationery, electrical equipment, water pumps, submersibles, portable generators, and diesel.
“To curb these cases of theft and improve the general security on the campus, we have increased our partnership with security agencies while hiring the services of vigilantes and hunters to beef up security on campus.”
The Vice Chancellor added that the university also grappled with the persistent destruction of its perimeter fence by the neighbouring community.
He said this made illegal trespass by people and animals very difficult to control.
Prof. Sabo, however, encouraged students and staff to report any suspicious activities, fostering a collective effort to maintain a secure campus environment.
Federal University Dutse hires hunters, vigilantes to curb rampant theft