17-Year-Old Student Vanishes After School Convention in Nasarawa

A 17-year-old student from the Federal Government Science and Technical College (FGSTC), Doma, Nasarawa State, has been reported missing. The student, Miss Mercy Dauda, was last seen after attending a Young Catholic Students (YCS) convention at Madonna Girls College in Tudun Kauri, Lafia LGA. She disappeared after being accompanied by a classmate to board a tricycle at the Tudun Kauri junction around 2 p.m. on Thursday. Her intended destination was Sabon Pegi in Lafia.

Mercy’s father, Mr. Philip Dauda, expressed concern, noting that Mercy is a disciplined girl who only leaves home for church or school. He mentioned that her class teacher had encouraged her attendance at the convention due to her role as a fellowship official. The family has reported the incident to the police and is praying for her safe return. They have urged anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact them at 08064180405 or 08036929807, or to notify the nearest police station.

The police spokesman in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel, stated that the command is unaware of any report filed regarding the incident.