17-year-old student declared missing in Nasarawa

A 17-year-old Senior Secondary School 3 student from the Federal Government Science and Technical College (FGSTC), Doma, Nasarawa State, has been declared missing.

The student, identified as Miss Mercy Dauda, was last seen after attending a Young Catholic Students (YCS) convention at Madonna Girls College in Tudun Kauri, Lafia LGA.

She disappeared shortly after being accompanied by a classmate to board a tricycle at the Tudun Kauri junction around 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Her intended destination was Sabon Pegi in Lafia.

Mercy’s father, Mr. Philip Dauda, expressed deep concern, stating, “We are shocked because Mercy is never known for staying away from home except when she goes to school as a boarding student.

“She is a decent and disciplined girl who only leaves home for church or school. I am sure wherever Mercy is right now, she is disturbed about being away from home.”

Dauda mentioned that Mercy’s class teacher had encouraged her attendance at the convention, stating her role as a fellowship official.

The family has reported the incident to the police and is praying for her safe return.

The parents urged anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact them at the following numbers: 08064180405 and 08036929807, or to notify the nearest police station.

When contacted, the police spokesman in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel, stated that the command is unaware of any report filed regarding the incident.