Four Arrested in Connection with Disappearance of NYSC Member Yahaya Faruq in Rivers State
Faruq was reported missing on October 14, 2024, by the principal of Community Secondary School, Ikuru Town, after he failed to report for duty.
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The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four individuals regarding the mysterious disappearance of Yahaya Faruq, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area. Faruq was reported missing on October 14, 2024, by the principal of Community Secondary School, Ikuru Town, after he failed to report for duty.
Faruq was last seen on October 4, 2024, while serving at the secondary school and working part-time at LDM Mining Company. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the police spokesperson, confirmed the ongoing investigation in a statement on Wednesday.
The investigation began after the school principal, Mr. Anderson Awaji Ogbana, notified the Ngo Divisional Police Headquarters about Faruq's absence. The police summoned Mr. Wen Hauiguo, the manager of LDM Mining Company, who revealed that Faruq was employed as a casual worker on the night shift, from 4:00 PM to midnight. Wen claimed he was unaware of Faruq's status as a corps member.
Further inquiries with site manager Mr. Lai Ding Chi disclosed that on the evening of October 14, two unidentified individuals arrived on a motorcycle, prompting Faruq to leave his post with them. Other workers who shared shifts with Faruq, including Joseph Godstime, Levi Stephen, Ejit-Awaji Michael, and Ishmael Jireh, were also questioned but denied any involvement in the disappearance.
On October 18, 2024, the Commissioner of Police personally interviewed all parties involved. The police have adopted a multi-pronged approach using advanced technology to expedite the search for Faruq.
The State CID is collaborating with the Community Development Committee (CDC) and other stakeholders in Ikuru Town to enhance local efforts in locating the missing corps member. The CDC Chairman assured the police that the community is actively engaged in the search and is optimistic about positive developments.
The Rivers State Police Command is committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding Faruq's disappearance and encourages anyone with pertinent information to assist in the investigation.
