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Delta: Missing teenager found

The girl was last seen on April 30 when she left for school in Effurun in the state.

• May 6, 2021
Treasure Ofuya
Treasure Ofuya, missing teenager

Thirteen-year-old Treasure Ofuya whom the police declared missing on Thursday in Delta, has been found. 

The acting police spokesman Edafe Bright told newsmen earlier on Thursday that the girl was last seen on April 30 when she left for school in Effurun in the state.

Giving an update on the girl later on Thursday, Mr Bright said: “missing Treasure Ofuya has been found in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta.

“She is currently with the police and will be reunited with her family soon.”

(NAN)

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