The University of Abuja has appealed to the public for assistance in locating one of its students who has been declared missing.
In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, the university identified the student as Sadiya Usman, a 100-level student of the Department of Accounting.
The management stated that she “was reported missing after she left her residence at Kontagora Estate, Gwagwalada, Abuja, at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 18 February 2026.”
She was said to be on her way to the university’s Main Campus to write her CBT examination (GST 111) and “has not been seen since.”
According to the statement, a report submitted by her guardian indicated that “all efforts to reach her have been unsuccessful, as her phone line remains unreachable and her whereabouts are currently unknown.”
The university added that it has “activated internal safety protocols” and is “working closely with relevant authorities to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to locate the student promptly and safely.”
Expressing concern over her safety, the institution said the university community is “deeply concerned about her safety” and appealed for “timely information that could assist in her safe return.”
Members of the public who may have seen the student or have information regarding her whereabouts were urged to contact the nearest police station or report to the Directorate of Safety of the University.
The university reaffirmed its commitment to “the welfare and security of all its students” and said it would continue to provide updates as they become available.
