By Ekpenyong Emmanuel
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists has shockingly adopt the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), he was abducted along with other passengers near Kamuya village, Yobe State.
The incident which may have occurred on Sunday , March 2, 2025, happened when the professor, identified as Abubakar Eljuma, was traveling from Maiduguri, where he had visited his family.
Eljuma was among 30 contestants vying for the position of vice chancellor at NAUB.
According to sources, the terrorists freed all female passengers but took the male passengers, including Eljuma, hostage.
The abduction has sent shockwaves through the university community, with many calling for the professor’s safe release.
This incident is the latest in a string of attacks and abductions that have become commonplace along the Damaturu-Biu road.
Motorists and commuters are living in fear, and many are calling for increased security measures to prevent such incidents.
The road has become a hotspot for terrorist activity, with many travelers opting for alternative routes to avoid the danger.
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the incident and has launched a rescue operation to secure the release of the abducted passengers.
The university community is anxiously waiting for news of Eljuma’s safe return.
The incident has highlighted the ongoing security challenges in the region and the need for increased vigilance and cooperation between security agencies and local communities.
As the search for the abducted passengers continues, many are calling for a more robust response to the terrorist threat in the region.
The abduction of a high-profile figure like Professor Eljuma has underscored the need for increased security measures to protect civilians and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
