Makurdi Professor Murdered: Gunmen End Life of Moses Orshio Adasu University Don

Professor Gabriel Nyityo, a respected History lecturer at the Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM), has tragically lost his life following an attack by armed individuals. Reports indicate that Professor Nyityo was found deceased at his residence in Makurdi during the early hours of Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The exact details surrounding this harrowing incident are still shrouded in mystery, as neither the university authorities nor law enforcement agencies have released any official communication. Preliminary accounts suggest that the professor was targeted by his attackers while he was asleep. Nonetheless, the full scope of what transpired and the motivations driving this heinous act are presently undisclosed. Both the Benue State Police Command and the leadership of MOAUM have yet to comment officially on the incident. This unfortunate demise has cast a pall of sorrow and apprehension across the university community and among Makurdi residents, prompting widespread appeals for a comprehensive investigation and enhanced security measures.