Terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP have abducted a Professor Abubakar Eljuma of the Nigeria Army University Biu (NAUB) and other passengers.
According to reports, the incident took place along the troubled Damaturu -Biu road near Kamuya- village on Sunday.
Sources said Professor Eljuma, a Dean faculty of Engineering was among the notable contestants for the position of the Vice-Chancellor of the institution which is about to elapse very soon.
“On 2/3/2025, suspected ISWAP/BOKO HARAM elements abducted an unspecified number of travellers from 2 x Golf cars and a Borno Express bus along Damaturu-Biu road.
“Reports further indicate that all female passengers were freed except the male.
“It was also revealed that a potential candidate for the position of VC NAUB, Professor Abubakar Eljuma is among the victims.
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“We are requesting your prayers in this holy month of Ramadan for their quick release,” a reliable security source said.
A staff member of NAUB who is not authorized to talk to the press confirmed the incident to Vanguard on Monday, insisting that, “the University Management are currently having a crucial meeting over the abduction of the Professor.”
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