Terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP on Sunday abducted Professor Abubakar Eljuma of the Nigeria Army University Biu, (NAUB), Borno State and other passengers.
The incident took place along the troubled Damaturu-Biu road near Kamuya village.
Sources said Professor Eljuma, the Dean at the Faculty of Engineering was among the notable contestants for the position of the Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
Kamuya village is about 10km drive from Buratai, the home town of the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Yusuf Tukur Buratai (Rtd).
Reports have it that the incident is not the first along the road, as there have been many abductions, bomb explosions and killings over the past 10 years.
“On Sunday, suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram elements abducted an unspecified number of travelers from two Golf cars and a Borno Express bus along Damaturu-Biu road.
“Reports indicate that all female passengers were freed except the males. It was also revealed that a potential candidate for the position of VC NAUB, Professor Abubakar Eljuma is among the victims. We are requesting your prayers in this holy month of Ramadan for their quick release,” a security source said.
A staff member of NAUB who is not authorized to talk to the press confirmed the incident on Monday, insisting that, “the University Management is currently having a crucial meeting over the abduction of the Professor.”
