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Police begin search for missing Ekiti varsity female undergraduate

He urged members of the public to ensure adequate dissemination of the information.

• September 23, 2023

The police command in Ekiti has alerted the general public about the sudden disappearance of Helen Okorie, a female undergraduate of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti.

A statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Sunday Abutu, on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti, said the student was last seen on September 13.

Mr Abutu said Ms Okorie left her residence on the evening of the said date and has yet to return.

“This is to inform members of the public that one Hellen Okorie of No.15, Ayoba Quarters, Behind Sadiat Hotel Irona Area, Ado Ekiti, left home on September 13, at about 08:00 hrs to an unknown destination and never returned.

“She is 23 years old, chocolate in complexion, speaks English and Igbo languages fluently and has no tribal mark. She is a 500-level student of Ekiti State University.

“While the command has commenced investigation to unravel her whereabouts, anyone with useful information concerning her present location should kindly contact the nearest police station or call 09064050086,” Mr Abutu said.

He urged members of the public to ensure adequate dissemination of the information.

(NAN)

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