Suspected bandits have abducted Auwal Mas’ud Shitu, a 300-level student of Pure and Industrial Chemistry at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University in Katsina State.
The abduction reportedly occurred on Sunday, May 17, 2026, while the student was travelling from Charanchi to Dutsin-Ma.
According to sources, the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of ₦20 million for his release—an amount said to be beyond the financial capacity of the victim’s family.
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The incident was made public by a journalist covering security issues in Nigeria’s northwest, who raised concerns over the rising wave of kidnappings affecting communities in the region.
Family members, friends, and concerned residents have called for urgent intervention, while also appealing for prayers as efforts continue to secure the student’s safe release.
This latest incident adds to growing concerns over insecurity in northern Nigeria, particularly the increasing targeting of students and travelers by armed groups.
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