The University of Abuja has appealed to members of the public for urgent assistance in locating one of its students, Sadiya Usman, 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 institution disclosed that the student is a 100-level undergraduate in the Department of Accounting.
According to the statement, Sadiya was last seen at about 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 18 February 2026, when she left her residence at Kontagora Estate in Gwagwalada, Abuja. She was reportedly on her way to the
university’s Main Campus to sit for her GST 111 Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination.
The university noted that she has not been seen or heard from since that time.
Management revealed that a report filed by her guardian indicated that all attempts to reach her
have proved unsuccessful, as her mobile phone line remains unreachable and her whereabouts unknown.Expressing deep concern over her safety, the university stated that it has activated its internal safety protocols and is working closely with relevant security agencies to ensure all necessary steps are taken to locate her promptly and safely.
“The university community is deeply concerned about her safety,” the statement read, urging members of the public to provide any timely information that may assist in securing her safe return.
Anyone who may have seen the student or has credible information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact the nearest police station or report to the Directorate of Safety at the University of Abuja.
The institution reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and security of its students and assured the public that further updates would be communicated as they become available.
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