The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, Prof. Armaya’u Bichi has accused members of the university staff of serving as informants to bandits.

This comes off the back of several abductions and kidnappings of students and staff of the university as well as their family members.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that bandits stormed the residence of Dr Tiri Gyan David, Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development of FUMA, killing him and abducting his children barely a week ago.

Briefing newsmen on Tuesday, Bichi said the contacts of suspected staff had been given to a security agency for further investigation.

The vice chancellor said the school management was doing everything possible to prevent the recurrence of such incidents but the situation was getting aggravated.

“This issue of informants is worrisome, therefore, we investigated those we suspect of giving out their colleagues’ and students’ information.

“We have found them and handed over their contacts to one of the security agencies for further investigation.

“But we have not heard anything from the securities. These suspects are our staff. We have strong reasons for accusing them of being informants to bandits,” the vice chancellor said.

The police said it wasn't aware of such allegations when contacted but promised to investigate.