Missing Child Found Unconscious, Brought to Bende LG Headquarters

An unconscious girl, estimated to be between 10 and 12 years old, has just been brought to the Bende Local Government Council headquarters. Her photos are attached to aid identification. This is a matter of utmost urgency.

According to eyewitnesses, the child was discovered in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. Upon regaining partial consciousness, she identified herself with the name “Ihijirika” and claimed she is from Bende. However, she was unable to provide any specific address or further details about her family or residence.

Concerned community members who found her transported her immediately to Bende in hopes of locating her family or guardians. She is currently receiving care and attention at the office of the Bende LGA Chairman, Hon. Deacon Uwabunkonye Bassey, who is personally overseeing the situation.

Bende Council Authorities are calling on the general public, especially residents of Bende and surrounding areas to assist in identifying this young girl. If anyone recognizes her or has heard of a missing child matching her description, they are urged to come forward immediately.

Time is critical in cases like this. Please help spread the word by sharing this alert across your networks and communities. Your action could help in reuniting this child with her family.

For any useful information, contact the Bende Local Government Council without delay. This is an emergency, please treat it as such!

Chimezie Princewill Okezie
Special Adviser
Media And Publicity
To the Mayor, Bende LGA
06/06/2025