The family of Malam Alkali Buhari, a lecturer at the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, has issued a desperate appeal to the public following his sudden and unexplained disappearance.
Timeline of Disappearance
According to a detailed account from his relatives, Malam Alkali Buhari left his home in Bida, Niger State, at approximately 8:57 am on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was traveling to the FUT Minna Gidan Gwanru Campus to deliver his scheduled lectures.
The lecturer maintained normal communication with his family throughout the morning and early afternoon. The situation took a worrying turn at about 3:21 pm, when he called his wife to inform her he had finished his lectures and was proceeding to the campus gate to board a vehicle back to Bida.
Last Contact and Phone Goes Silent
Concern began to mount when his wife attempted to call him again around 4:00 pm to confirm his journey. The call connected but lasted only 11 seconds, and Malam Alkali Buhari did not respond verbally.
Shortly after this brief and unsettling connection, his mobile phone became completely unreachable. All subsequent attempts by family and friends to contact him have proven abortive.
Family's Urgent Public Appeal
With his whereabouts still unknown, the distressed family is now seeking assistance from anyone who might have information. They are urging the public, especially those in Minna and along the Minna-Bida route, to come forward with any leads.
The family has provided the following contact numbers for tips:
- 08039293187
- 08030826345
- 09032377027
- 08061317223
They have also advised that any useful information should be reported to the nearest police station to aid in the search for the missing FUT Minna lecturer.
