niobong Umoren, the lady reported missing on Twitter, is dead.
The news of her demise was announced by Twitter user @UmohUduak1, who had initiated the search for her missing friend on April 29.
On Sunday morning, @umohuduak1 uploaded a video of her in tears, and a following tweet confirming the death of her friend.
“The killed my friend and they buried my friend,” she tweeted.
The sad news comes after the hashtag #FindHinnyHumoren made its rounds on social media, garnering attention from many concerned Nigerians as individuals tried to locate the missing woman.
The police announced that they had arrested two people that they suspected had played a role in the disappearance of Ms Umoren. The announcement was made via their verified Twitter handle saying the Anti-Kidnapping Squad for Akwa Ibom were on the case.
Hinnyumoren started trending after @UmohUduak1 called for help online, saying she was unable to reach Ms Umoren after a job interview at Airport Road in Akwa Ibom state.
She added that she had received a one second voice recording on WhatsApp, and when she last heard her on the phone, Ms Umoren was screaming.
Ms Umoren had announced on Twitter on April 27 that she was in need of a job.
“#AkwaIbomTwitter please I’m really in need of a job, something to do to keep mind and soul together while contributing dutifully to the organisation. My location is Uyo, I’m creative, really good in thinking critically and most importantly a fast learner. CV available on request.”
At the time of filing this report, calls made to the police in the state proved abortive as phone lines were unresponsive.
Credit: PG
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