B’Haram abducts professor, others in fresh Borno attack
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted a professor from the Nigerian Army University, Biu, along with other passengers traveling on the Damaturu-Biu Road near Kamuya village in Yobe State.
Sources within the university confirmed that the abduction occurred around noon on Monday.
A university official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment, disclosed that the professor was returning from Maiduguri, where he had visited his family, when the attack took place.
“I am not in a position to disclose this officially, but the news is all over campus. I believe the university’s communication office will issue a statement in due time,” the source said.
It was also revealed that the abducted professor was among 30 candidates who had applied for the position of vice-chancellor at the university.
Efforts to reach the spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command for comments were unsuccessful, as calls went unanswered.
The abduction comes amid a resurgence of terrorist activities in Nigeria’s northeastern region.
In January, at least six soldiers were killed when suspected Boko Haram militants ambushed troops in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
That same month, 20 fishermen were massacred in the Gadan Gari community of Bama LGA, while 40 farmers were killed in Dumba village, Kukawa LGA. Dozens of others were kidnapped across the state.
February also witnessed increased violence, with seven people killed in two separate attacks in Damboa LGA.
The deteriorating security situation has raised concerns about the safety of residents and travelers in the region, as Boko Haram and its factions continue to launch deadly assaults despite ongoing military operations.
