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A student from Bayero University, Kano (BUK), named Shafiu Auwal Ibrahim, has been found alive, four years after being reported missing.
Shafiu, who lived in the Janbulo area of Kano, was declared missing in 2021, prompting an extensive search by his family and friends.
According to family sources, the missing student was located in Kaduna State, where he had been living under the care of an Islamic scholar.
“He was discovered in a village in Kaduna with a cleric who stated that he took him in years ago when he seemed to be mentally unstable,” a relative shared.
The family expressed their gratitude to God for Shafiu’s safe return after years of uncertainty, noting that he has been reunited with them and is currently in stable condition.
How long was Shafiu Auwal Ibrahim missing?
Shafiu Auwal Ibrahim was missing for four years before he was found.
Where was Shafiu found?
He was found in a village in Kaduna State, living with an Islamic scholar.
What condition is Shafiu in after being found?
Shafiu is currently in stable condition and has been reunited with his family.



