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35-Year-Old Man Goes Missing in Ekiti
The Ekiti State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the disappearance of Hussain Ndagi, a 35-year-old resident of the Oke-Bola area of Ado Ekiti, who has been missing since July 31.
This case comes amid a backdrop of increasing kidnapping incidents across Nigeria, raising further concerns about security in the region.
According to Sunday Abutu, the Police Relations Officer for the Ekiti State Police Command, Ndagi left his home early on the morning of July 31, riding his red Bajaj motorcycle to an unknown destination.
Since then, there has been no contact or information regarding his whereabouts.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Abutu detailed the circumstances of Ndagi’s disappearance: “Ndagi left home to an unknown destination with his red Bajaj motorcycle on 31/07/2024 at about 6 am and never returned. Since then, all efforts made to know his whereabouts proved abortive.”
Abutu provided a description of Ndagi, emphasizing that he is 35 years old, dark in complexion, 5.7 feet tall, and fluent in Nupe and English languages. He also noted that Ndagi does not have any tribal marks.
The police spokesperson urged the public to assist in the search for Ndagi: “While the Command has commenced investigation to know his whereabouts, anyone with useful information concerning his present location should kindly contact the nearest police station or call 09064050089 and/or 09060373737.”
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Ndagi’s disappearance highlights a growing security concern in Nigeria, where kidnapping for ransom has become an alarming trend.
The northern and central regions of the country have been particularly affected, with criminals targeting individuals from various walks of life, including schoolchildren, travellers, and local residents.
In recent years, kidnapping incidents have escalated, with organized criminal gangs exploiting the situation to demand large ransoms.
The Nigerian government and security agencies have been under pressure to address the rising insecurity and protect citizens from such threats.
The disappearance of Hussain Ndagi is a stark reminder of the pervasive insecurity plaguing Nigeria. In many cases, victims of kidnapping endure harrowing ordeals, and families often face the trauma of negotiating with kidnappers or waiting anxiously for news of their loved ones.
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