The family of Basil O. Ekoh, a Nigerian citizen from Ihe in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, has renewed its appeal for information that could help establish his whereabouts 26 years after he disappeared in San Pedro, Côte d'Ivoire. Ekoh was 35 years old when he went missing on March 25, 2000. Despite many years of searching, the family said it has not received reliable information concerning his whereabouts or what may have happened to him.
The family is appealing to anyone who may have known Ekoh, seen him, worked with him, or may have had information concerning him to come forward. They believe that even the smallest piece of information could provide a crucial lead and help bring answers to a search that has continued for more than two decades. The appeal is particularly directed at people in San Pedro and other parts of Côte d'Ivoire, as well as Nigerians and members of the Nigerian community living in Côte d'Ivoire.
San Pedro, a major port city in southwestern Côte d'Ivoire, has historically attracted people from different parts of Côte d'Ivoire and other countries due to its commercial and port activities. Ekoh was last known to be in San Pedro, which makes it a significant location for the family's search. The family's appeal is also directed at people in Nigeria who may have had contact with him before his disappearance or may subsequently have received information about him.
The missing man, Basil O. Ekoh, was identified as a Nigerian from Ihe, Awgu LGA, Enugu State, who was 35 years old at the time he disappeared. Twenty-six years after he was last known to be in San Pedro, the family said it remains without reliable information about his whereabouts. The family is urging members of the public to share the appeal widely, particularly among people in San Pedro and other parts of Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and the Nigerian community in the country.
The family's message also carried an emotional reminder that the passage of time has not ended the search. "Basil, your family has not forgotten you. We are still searching and praying for your safe return," it said. The family is hopeful that someone who knew Ekoh, encountered him after his disappearance, or possesses information about his movements may eventually come forward.
For relatives who have spent more than two decades without reliable answers, even a single credible lead could help shed light on the fate and whereabouts of a man whose family says it has never stopped searching for him. The family has asked anyone with information about Ekoh or his whereabouts to contact his family or the person who shared the appeal.
As the years continue to pass, the family remains hopeful that new information will come to light. The appeal has been shared widely, and the family is counting on the public's assistance to bring closure to their search.
Key points
- The family of Basil O. Ekoh is seeking information about his disappearance 26 years ago in San Pedro, Côte d'Ivoire.
- Ekoh was 35 years old when he disappeared on March 25, 2000, and his family has been searching for him ever since.
- The family is appealing for any information, no matter how small, that could help establish Ekoh's whereabouts.
