Professor Kidnapped by Boko Haram in Borno

Boko Haram’s Latest Abduction: A Professor in Borno

On March 2, 2025, suspected Boko Haram terrorists abducted Professor Abubakar Eljuma, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), along with several other passengers. The incident occurred near Kamuya village on the Damaturu-Biu road in Borno State, Nigeria.

Professor Eljuma was a notable contender for the upcoming Vice-Chancellor position at NAUB.

The university’s management is currently holding an emergency meeting regarding the situation.