Bauchi State Police Command has said that Joseph Agabaidu, a final year Geology student at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi died while saving his girlfriend from armed robbers.
Recall that Agabaidu was stabbed by some assailants and later died in the hospital.
Contrary to previous reports, the police disclosed that the student was trying to retrieve the handbag of his girlfriend from the assailants when he was stabbed.
Earlier reports suggested that Agabaidu was stabbed by some assailants who were trying to steal his phone.
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However, eyewitnesses claim that he was returning to his hostel around the Yelwan Tudu market in the Yelwa area in Bauchi metropolis at about 7 pm on Sunday when the assailant attacked him.
Agabaidu hailed from the Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State but was based in Benue State with his family.
He was the eldest son among his four siblings, who were all in ATBU.
The tragic incident led to protests by students of the institution.