The family of a 20-year-old, AbdulBasit Muhammad, has appealed to the public for assistance in locating him after he went missing while attempting to register for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination.

Muhammad was last seen on Thursday, February 12, 2026, when he left his uncle’s residence in Igbede to complete his JAMB registration in the Ajangbadi area of Lagos.

Speaking on behalf of the family, his uncle, Taiwo Adesina, said he reported the case at the Ajangbadi Police Division on Friday, February 13, 2026, but had yet to receive any update.

“He left home around 8 a.m. for his JAMB capturing in Ajangbadi. I expected him back at night because he usually goes to work afterwards and returns by 9 p.m.

“I waited from 9 p.m. till late, but he never returned. This has never happened before, so I immediately reported to the police.

“Before reporting, some people called demanding N40,000 for his release. I told them I only had N20,000 and sent it. Since then, their numbers have not been reachable. I informed the police about everything.”

described AbdulBasit as quiet and reserved, noting that he rarely socialised.

“He was wearing a polo shirt and shorts, with a bag across his shoulder, when he left home.”

I am appealing to the public to help us find him. I can be reached on 09037316811,” he said.

Efforts to reach the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Abimbola Adebisi, were unsuccessful as calls did not connect and a WhatsApp message had yet to be responded to as of the time of filing this report. (The PUNCH)

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