A graduate of computer science,
Valentine Jegede, has gone
missing on the way to his
hometown in Kanji, Niger State,
after collecting his Bachelor of
Science degree certificate.
It was learnt that the 27-year-old
man had left Kanji on April 28 to
collect his result at the North
American University, Cotonou,
Benin Republic in preparation for
the National Youth Service Corps
exercise.
PUNCH Metro learnt that he was
billed to go to the orientation
camp of the corps on Tuesday in
Cross River State, where he was
posted.
Our correspondent gathered that
on his way back from the school,
he stopped by in Lagos and
passed the night at his friend’s
house in Ijede, Ikorodu. He
reportedly left for Kanji around
9am on Monday.
The father, Oluwaseun, said his
son called him when he was at a
motor park, informing him that
he was in a bus en route to
Kanji. He added that he had been
basking in excitement and
waiting for his son’s arrival to
celebrate the result.
He said, “He told me on the
phone that he was at a motor
park and that the bus would soon
take off.
“One hour later, I tried to get
across to him, but his line
indicated that it was not
reachable. I became confused
when it was evening and I did
not hear from him.
“I called his friend’s mother,
but she was confused too. We
have been in darkness since
then. We have no idea of where
he could have gone to. I just
pray he is safe wherever he
may be. I jubilated when he
informed me that he had
collected his result and I
promised him a special
celebration. He was preparing
for his NYSC. The family is in
deep sorrow now. Her mother
has been crying.”
Valentine’s mother, Ronke
Jegede, who also spoke with
PUNCH Metro, appealed to the
public to avail the family of any
information that could lead to
her son’s whereabouts. She
described him as God-fearing
and obedient.
“He is my first son and they are
only two. Please pray along
with us for Valentine to come
back home safe. I believe it is
not big for God to do. He is
gentle and God-fearing.”

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Na wa o I just pray he has not entered these ritualist bus o. A friend of mines dad dissapeared like this some years ago. Till today 15 yrs later he has not been found.I hope this young man will return home soon.

May God suprise d family and bring him back home safely