The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the death of Prof. Ruth Haruna Wazis, the former Head of the Department of Business Management at the University of Maiduguri, who tragically died in an accident at her home.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Yusuf Lawal, disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the incident occurred on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Lawal explained that Prof. Wazis was parking her car in her garage when a sudden mechanical malfunction caused the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, knocking her to the ground and crushing her chest.
She unfortunately succumbed to her injuries before she could be taken to the hospital. The police chief added that her remains were transported to the hospital by family members.
