Fear and apprehension have gripped many following the mysterious disappearance of John Udochukwu Elekwachi, a final-year student pursuing Combined Social Sciences at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Elekwachi, known as a campus blogger, was reportedly abducted by unidentified armed men from his lodge in the dead of night last Monday, just days after completing his final year examination.
His elder sister, Uchendu, recounted receiving a distressing call notifying her of her brother's abduction. Expressing deep concern over the incident, she revealed that the family remained in the dark about Elekwachi's whereabouts, with no communication from the abductors since the incident occurred.
"I was in Port Harcourt on Tuesday when they called me. The landlady said some unknown men came to my brother’s lodge with four Hilux and one Jeep by 3 a.m., and took him away on Monday. Since then, we have not heard from him, and those people have not called since then," Uchendu stated.
Desperate for answers, Uchendu and her family have sought assistance from various authorities, including the Enugu State Criminal Investigation Department, the Department of State Services, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. However, their efforts have yielded no leads thus far, leaving them in a state of distress and uncertainty.
The distressing incident was further corroborated in a statement released by the Executive Council of the Combined Social Sciences Students Association (Comssa), UNN chapter. The statement, co-signed by President Okonkwo Richard and General Secretary Obolo Mmesoma, expressed grave concern over Elekwachi's disappearance and appealed for any information regarding his whereabouts.
"It is with concern that we announce that our classmate, Elekwachi John U (John El), has been reported missing. He was last seen on April 15, 2024, at his lodge in the Green House. An eyewitness gave an alleged account of John being taken away by armed men who arrived with four Hilux trucks, but the name of the agency was not disclosed. We are working closely with the authorities and John’s family to ensure his safe return. If anyone has any information regarding his whereabouts, please, contact UNN security or any federal agency immediately," the statement read.
Despite efforts to seek clarity and assistance, the spokesperson for the Enugu Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, remained unresponsive to inquiries made regarding the incident.
The unsettling disappearance of Elekwachi has sparked widespread concern and calls for urgent action to ensure his safe return. Friends, family, and the university community anxiously await any developments in the ongoing investigation, hoping for a resolution to this troubling ordeal.
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