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By Timothy Agbor, Osogbo
26 August 2024 | 7:02 pm
The son of an Osun-based journalist, Peter Kehinde Odewumi, who was declared missing about two months ago has been found. His disappearance had caused panic among his family members and concerned individuals as well-wishers prayed and circulated information about him on social media seeking information that would lead to his whereabouts. Chairman of the Nigerian…
The son of an Osun-based journalist, Peter Kehinde Odewumi, who was recently found after being declared missing for about two monthsThe son of an Osun-based journalist, Peter Kehinde Odewumi, who was declared missing about two months ago has been found.
His disappearance had caused panic among his family members and concerned individuals as well-wishers prayed and circulated information about him on social media seeking information that would lead to his whereabouts.
Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Osun State Council, Wasiu Ajadosu, Peter’s father, Segun Odewumi, Chairman, State Information Chapel of Osun NUJ, Sofiu Abdulganiyu, Secretary, State Information Chapel of Osun NUJ, Roseline Olawuni and a member, State Information Chapel of Osun NUJ, Kingsley Omoyeni, in a joint statement disclosed that Peter was found hale and hearty.
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They, however, did not disclose where, when, and how Peter was found.
“We use this medium to thank everyone who stood by the immediate family and Osun NUJ during the turbulent period. We thank all members of the fourth estate of realm for their support in ensuring that Peter returned home safely,” they said.
“Our special gratitude goes to everybody too numerous to mention who went all out to ensure that the notice about the situation went viral on all social media platforms. We are indeed very grateful.”
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