North-Eastern University Announces Passing of Dr Abubakar Ali Chifwang

The management of North-Eastern University, Gombe, has announced the passing of Dr Abubakar Ali Chifwang, Head of the Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law.

Dr Chifwang passed away on Friday, 9 October 2026, following a motor accident.

His death is a painful loss to the university community, particularly the Faculty of Law, where he served as a colleague and academic. His contributions to the university and the legal academic community will be remembered with deep respect, the management stated.

The university extended its condolences to his immediate family, friends, colleagues, students and all those affected by the loss, praying that Almighty Allah grants them strength and patience to bear the loss.

May Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Jannatul Firdaus and comfort his family and loved ones.