Police arrest four in Rivers over disappearance of NYSC member

The Rivers police command says it has arrested four suspects over the disappearance of Yahaya Faruq, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member.

Faruq, who is serving in Ikuru town, Andoni LGA of the state, reportedly went missing on October 14 after reporting for work at LDM — a Chinese mining company. 

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), in a statement on Tuesday, called on security agencies and other relevant authorities to ascertain Faruq’s whereabouts.

“The alarming fact is that he (Faruq) signed in for his shift (at LDM) but did not sign out, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions,” the statement  reads.

“Surprisingly, while Faruq’s family, friends, and colleagues were confused and worried over his mysterious disappearance, LDM returned his bag and phone.

“Faruq’s properties were returned to his place of primary assignment, Mixed Secondary School, which further fuelled our fears and deepened the mystery of his disappearance.”

Confirming the incident on Wednesday, Grace Iringe-Koko, police spokesperson in the state, said the suspects have been transferred to the criminal investigation department for further investigation.

“Yes, I am aware of it (Faruq’s disappearance). No fewer than four persons have been arrested and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a discreet investigation,” Iringe-Koko said.