24-Year-Old Corps Member Declared Missing in Bayelsa!
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24-Year-Old Corps Member Declared Missing in Bayelsa!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
The Bayelsa State Police Command has declared a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Levi Anyanwu, missing. The 24-year-old, with registration number BYS/25A/0244, was last seen on October 29, 2025, in Yenagoa, the state capital.
What We Know:
- Levi was deployed to Bayelsa as part of the 2025 Batch A corps members.
- According to his colleagues, he left the NYSC lodge around 7:30 p.m. but never returned.
- His phone has remained switched off, and attempts to trace his whereabouts have been unsuccessful.
- The police have urged the public to report any useful information to the nearest station.
Quote:
“We are doing everything possible to locate him. His safety is our priority.”
— SP Musa Mohammed, Bayelsa Police PRO
Why It Matters:
- Raises concerns about corps members’ safety in some deployment areas.
- Underscores the need for improved security around NYSC lodges and host communities.
- Highlights challenges of tracking missing persons within Nigeria’s current infrastructure.
What to Watch:
- Updates from the police or NYSC Bayelsa.
- Possible CCTV or witness leads from the area of disappearance.
- Nationwide advocacy for corps member protection.
Sources:
- Bayelsa State Police Command Statement – Nov. 3, 2025
- Interviews with NYSC members in Yenagoa
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