Two dons killed in BUK attack
Headlines, Kano, State News Sunday, April 29th, 2012By AbdulSalam Mohammad
Two professors were killed in the Sunday morning multiple blasts that rocked St Stephen Catholic Chaplain, Bayero University, Kano.
Vanguard gathered that the dons, Prof Ayodele of the Chemistry Department and Prof Andrew Leo of the Library Department, were among worshippers attacked at Theatre Two near Sport Complex, old Campus of the institution.
The university’s Public Relation Officer, Malam Zaharadeen, confirmed the death of the professors.
A member of the rescue team who pleaded anonymity told Vanguard that, “we have recovered 14 dead bodies so far and transfer same to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.”
An eyewitness said those who survived the blasts ran into a ring of fire coming out of unknown gunmen that had taken position round the church building.
At the time of this report, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack
-Vanguardwp_posts
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