Nigerian Army University Professor Abubakar El-Jummah Dies in Boko Haram Captivity
Professor Abubakar Mohammed El-Jummah, Dean of Engineering at Nigerian Army University, died in Boko Haram captivity after nearly a year. He was abducted on March 3, 2025, along the Damaturu-Buni Yadi-Biu road and fell ill while held. His family received news of his death on February 10, 2026, and a funeral prayer was held in Maiduguri.

Professor Abubakar Mohammed El-Jummah, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Nigerian Army University in Borno State, died while in Boko Haram captivity after being abducted on March 3, 2025. He was taken along the Damaturu-Buni Yadi-Biu road and remained with the militants until his illness and subsequent death.
His family was informed of his passing on February 10, 2026. A funeral prayer in absentia was held on February 12, 2026, at Ngomari Old Airport Juma'at Mosque in Maiduguri.




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