A Nigerian mother, Chidinma Chukwu, has issued a desperate public appeal to help locate her 11-year-old son, Chidera, who vanished in the Ojo area of Lagos State.
Chidinma said Chidera left home two days earlier and was reportedly last sighted in Agbara, a neighbouring community. His disappearance, she said, has left her “terrified, restless, and emotionally shattered.”
In an emotional plea shared across social media, the distraught mother begged Nigerians to assist in the search for her son.
“Please, I’m begging everyone. Help me share this message wherever you see it,” she said with a trembling voice.
“My child hasn’t slept at home for two nights. If you’re anywhere around Ojo or Agbara and you see him, please call me immediately on 081 0489 3369.”
She also addressed circulating rumours about the boy’s father, stressing that he is late and urging the public not to spread misleading information.
Chidera’s story has quickly spread across social media platforms, with residents of Lagos and Ogun communities sharing his photos, forwarding details, and encouraging people on the streets, especially those around Ojo, Agbara and OPIC Estate, to stay alert.
Amid the online search efforts, some individuals have claimed they spotted the boy.
A social media user, @Wea Kth, wrote, “I saw him today with one of my classmates in school. My classmate was writing an exam, and he was helping her carry her baby. She lives in Agbara OPIC Estate.”
But reacting to such claims, in a video shared online, Chidinma insisted that none of the reports have led to her child.
“A lot of people have been calling, texting, and dropping comments everywhere saying they have seen my son,” she explained.
“But I want to say it clearly—we have not seen Chidera. I am still in the Agbara area searching for him myself.”
The distressed mother urged the public to be sensitive with their communication, explaining that many callers offer no helpful information.
“Please, don’t call my number if you don’t have vital information about my child,” she appealed.
“Asking me ‘How are you?’ at a time like this is wickedness to humanity and to God.”
For now, Chidinma continues to search the streets and knock on doors, clinging to hope that young Chidera will be found safe.
