The tragic death of Prof. Ruth Wazis, former Head of the Department of Business Management at the University of Maiduguri, was confirmed by the Borno State Police Command on Tuesday.
According to Police Commissioner Yusuf Lawal, the incident took place on Sunday at her residence.
Prof. Wazis was parking her car in the garage when a sudden mechanical malfunction caused the vehicle to unexpectedly accelerate.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that the abrupt movement knocked Prof. Wazis to the ground, causing severe chest injuries.
Despite immediate efforts to rush her to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries before receiving full medical assistance.
Commissioner Lawal further explained that family members promptly transported her remains to the hospital following the accident.
The University of Maiduguri community is in mourning over the loss of this distinguished academic leader.
