The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), Professor Tukur Adamu, has initiated a series of high-level engagements with key security agencies in Zamfara State to enhance the protection of students, staff, and host communities.
On Thursday, 2nd March 2026, Professor Adamu, who assumed office just two months ago, led members of the university management team on courtesy visits to the Zamfara State Police Command, the Nigerian Army 1 Brigade Headquarters, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) State Command, and the Zamfara Community Protection Guards.
Addressing the security chiefs, the Vice Chancellor highlighted the critical role of their agencies in maintaining uninterrupted academic activities at the university despite the state’s prevailing security challenges.
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“I have been briefed by the University Security Officer on the immense support and cooperation my predecessor enjoyed from your Agencies, which has significantly contributed to the uninterrupted academic activities in the University despite the prevailing security challenges in the State,” Professor Adamu said.
He urged the deployment of additional security personnel to the university’s host communities, where most staff and students reside, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to safeguard lives and property. The Vice Chancellor also pledged his administration’s continued support and cooperation with all security agencies.
In response, the Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello; Commander of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Mustapha Jimoh; NSCDC State Commandant, Sani Mustapha; and Commandant of the Zamfara Community Protection Guards, AIG Muhammad Shehu Dalijan (Rtd), commended the Vice Chancellor for the initiative. They reaffirmed their agencies’ commitment to strengthening collaboration with the university to improve safety across campus and host communities.
The visits also provided a platform for discussions on proactive strategies to curb criminal activities, community sensitisation, and tackling the root causes of long-standing security challenges in the region.
