From Motunrayo Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has located and rescued Lucy Likeh, a 28-year-old nurse who recently went missing in Nigeria’s capital city.
Lucy was discovered by the Utako Police Division and subsequently admitted to a hospital for a thorough medical examination. Her family had previously reported her disappearance to the police, leading to an intensive search effort.
In an exclusive interview, FCT Police Public Relations Officer SP Josephine Adeh confirmed the development. “The lady (Lucy Likeh) has been found and taken to the hospital by the Utako Police Division, where her family had earlier reported a case of a missing person. Details will be communicated to you later. We are proactive, and we urge the public to trust the police with information,” Adeh stated.
Lucy Likeh vanished after visiting the Zuba Motor Park in the FCT to send a parcel to her friend in Minna, Niger State, last Friday. Employed at a private organization in MKK Plaza, Jabi, Abuja, she was last seen wearing a black tracksuit, a black and white chiffon shirt, and a fez cap. Her disappearance was followed by the switching off of her mobile phone, heightening concerns about her safety.
The news of her disappearance was widely circulated on social media, with Phil Smart, a Facebook user, sharing a missing person alert. The post included a plea for information and contact details for Lucy’s family and the police.
The alert detailed Lucy’s last known activities, stating, “My wife’s younger sister who stays with us is missing. She’s a nurse. She works with a private organisation at the MKK Plaza in Jabi. She chatted with my wife on Friday evening that she would be going to Zuba Park after work to send a parcel to a friend in Minna. Since then, we have not seen her and her phone has been switched off. It was confirmed that she got to Zuba and sent the parcel because the receiver had been contacted by us. We have gone to the police stations at Utako and Zuba to make a report and I want to put it here just in case. For any useful information about this, please contact me: ©️Obi Shedrach Azuka 08035545578 or the nearest police station
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The swift action by the police and the public’s involvement through social media played a crucial role in locating Lucy. The FCT Police Command has reassured the community of their dedication to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and urged continued cooperation and trust in their efforts.
As Lucy undergoes medical evaluation, her family and friends express relief and gratitude for her safe return. The details of her disappearance and the circumstances surrounding her recovery are expected to be disclosed following the police investigation.
