How Missing Abuja Corper Was Found Dead; NYSC Reacts | PHOTOS/ DETAILS
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Stephanie Terungwa, have been found dead after she was declared missing in Abuja.
Terungwa, a graduate of JS Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State, Microbiology department, was last seen on April 14, 2022 after she left her residence, located at the Lokogoma area of the Federal Capital Territory for Community Development Service (CDS).
According to her uncle, Richard Ilorami, she went missing with her one–year-old baby boy who was later found.
Ilorami had written on his Facebook handle; “My niece is missing; she was abducted with her one-year-old son after attending NYSC Community Development Service. Her Baby later found but she still remains missing.”
The remains of the victim was found on Wednesday, April 27, at the Maitama area of Abuja.
Confirming the report in a statement on Thursday, the NYSC Director, Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, said;
“A corpse was found wearing the NYSC khaki trousers with the face defaced beyond recognition.
“On account of this, the management reported the discovery to relevant security agencies to help identify the body. It was later confirmed that the remains were that of the missing corps member, Stephanie Se-Ember Terungwa, with state code number FC/21B/5807.
“Investigations are, however, currently ongoing to unravel the identity of the perpetrators of the dastardly act in order to bring them to justice. May her soul rest in peace.”
