Nigeria: Police Arrest 4 Over Disappearance of NYSC Member in Rivers

22 October 2024

PORT HARCOURT: A corps member serving in Rivers State identified as Mr Yahaya Faruq has been reported missing.

Faruq had allegedly gone missing on Monday, October 14, 2024, after he reportedly went to work at his Primary Place of assignment.

The Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria, Edo Central Area Council, who confirmed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, expressed anxiety over the sudden disappearance of their brother, Faruq.

The Muslim group noted that Faruq was serving at a Mixed Secondary School, Ikuru Town, Adoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.

He was reported to have been working on a part-time basis at LDM Chinese Milling Company, in the same Ikuru Town, Adoni LGA.

The body, who called for help said: "We are devastated and heartbroken to announce the sudden and mysterious disappearance of our beloved brother, Yahaya Faruq, a dedicated corps member serving at Mixed Secondary School, Ikuru Town, Adoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.

"Last seen: Monday, 14th October 2024. Part-time workplace: LDM Chinese Milling Company, Ikuru Town, Adoni Local Government Area, Rivers State.

"The alarming fact is that he signed in for his shift but did not sign out, leaving behind: a trail of unanswered questions, unbearable anxiety for his family, friends and colleagues and a gaping void in our lives.

"Adding to our distress, LDM Chinese Milling Company returned his bag and phone to his place of Primary Assignment, PPA, Mixed Secondary School, Ikuru Town, Adoni LGA, Rivers State, fueling our fears and deepening the mystery.

"We desperately seek your assistance, prayers and empathy to locate our dear brother and ensure his safe return. Every passing moment is agonizing."

They further pleaded with useful information no matter how small, to come forward and help us unravel the mystery surrounding his disappearance.

However, the police have not confirmed the development, but the media department of the National Youth Service Corps, has said the police are already investigating the development and that the national office of NYSC would soon come up with a statement on the issue.

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