NAUB Professor dies in Boko Haram captivity nearly one year after abduction
A professor at the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) in Borno State, Abubakar Mohammed El-Jummah, has died while in Boko Haram captivity, almost one year after he was abducted by insurgents.
The academic was reportedly kidnapped on March 2, 2025, while travelling along the Damaturu–Biu highway, a road widely known for repeated attacks and abductions in Nigeria’s North-East.
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Family members confirmed his death in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. They expressed profound grief over the loss, describing the circumstances of his final days as heartbreaking.
Since his abduction, relatives and colleagues had held out hope for his safe return, even as insecurity persisted along the corridor linking parts of Yobe and Borno states.
The death of the lecturer adds to growing concerns over the safety of commuters and residents in the region, where armed groups have continued to target travellers despite ongoing security operations
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