Tragedy as Armed Robbers Stab Bauchi Poly Student To Death
- A student of Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, has lost his life during an armed robbery incident at his hostel
- The National Diploma II Mass Communication student was stabbed to death by suspected armed robbers
- The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, who visited the crime scene, disclosed the next line of action
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Bauchi state - Suspected robbers have stabbed a student of Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, has been stabbed to death.
The National Diploma II Mass Communication student was stabbed during an attempted robbery at an off-campus residence around 2:40 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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As reported by Channels Television, an eyewitness said the two attackers gained access to the residence by scaling the back fence while carrying bright torchlights.
The female student residing in the compound said eight students of the institution reside in the building.
“The robbers barged into one of the rooms where two male students were watching a movie. The students tried to resist them, but unfortunately, one of them was stabbed during the struggle.”
The eyewitness said the student was confirmed dead due to excessive bleeding after he was rushed to the hospital.
The state Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, and Rector of the institution visited the crime scene.
“We have arrested some suspects in connection with the crime, and we will leave no stone unturned in getting to the root of the matter.”
Aliyu stated that more police personnel have been deployed to the area.
This is coming less than two weeks after male students were attacked in their hostel during a robbery at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
The robbery incident led to a protest by the students.
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