Police investigate female corpse found near Federal University, Gashua

The Yobe State Police Command has launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body near the fence of the Federal University in Gashua on Friday, October 17, 2025.
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According to SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Police Public Relations Officer, the deceased was identified as 45-year-old Falmata Abubakar from Abasha, Sarkin Hausawa Ward, Gashua. She was found dressed in a black hijab near the university fence after being reported by Yusuf Baka, a resident of Sabon Daula Ward in the Bade Local Government Area.
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Police operatives responded quickly to evacuate the body to the Specialist Hospital in Gashua where she was  confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
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Preliminary investigations suggest that the victim was transported in a vehicle and dumped approximately two kilometres from her residence. The corpse was subsequently released to her family for burial, conducted in accordance with Islamic rites after an autopsy.
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Residents leaving close to the area of the scene are encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement to help bring clarity to the case and prevent further incidents.
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