Corps Member Serving In Federal University Beaten To Death

The state Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, who confirmed the incident at the Command’s headquarters in Jos on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, said the deceased who was serving with the Federal University of Education in Pankshin, was attacked and beaten to d3ath by a group of hoodlums who stormed a local stadium within the locality.

Adesina paraded the two male suspects, Samuel Dang Kat and Zatshinen Wubwerwe, alongside other criminals arrested for various offences in the state.

“On 23/01/25 at about 07:00am, we received a report from one Umbule Boreng Reuben of Pankshin LGA, who reported that on 22/01/25 at about 06:00pm, one Safwan Adamu Fade, a corps member serving at FCE Pankshin was reportedly beaten and severely injured by unknown hoodlums at the Pankshin township stadium,” the CP stated.

“Upon receipt of the report, I immediately directed the DPO of Pankshin division to lead a team of policemen to the scene where the victim was quickly rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

“The victim was treated and declared stable by the Medical Doctor on duty. The victim was later transferred to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) as a result of some complications. The victim eventually d!ed in the process.

“In the course of our investigation, two suspects, one Samuel Dang Kat and Zatshinen Wubwerwe, both male, have been identified and arrested in connection with the case. Efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects and charge them to Court.”