March 18, 2025

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Muslim Group Seeks Help, Justice As Corps Member Goes Missing In Rivers

Edith CHUKU

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Edo Central Area Council, has expressed anxiety and devastation over the sudden disappearance of their brother, Mr Yahya Faruq.

Faruq who reportedly went missing on Monday, October 14, 2024, is a corps member, serving in the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, in Rivers State.

Till the time of the announcement of his disappearance, he was serving at Mixed Secondary School, Ikuru Town, Adoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.

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

In their appeal for help and justice, the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria in a release said, “we are devastated and heartbroken to announce the sudden and mysterious disappearance of our beloved brother, Yahya 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, “anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward and help us unravel the mystery surrounding his disappearance.”

Meanwhile, TNN correspondent has reached the state NYSC Public Relations Officer, who promised to furnish the medium with necessary information.

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