A father collapsed and died in Minna, Niger State, after his missing daughter was found. The daughter, Maryam Zubairu, a student of the School of Health Technology, Minna, had been declared missing after she left work at the General Hospital, New Extension, around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Disappearance and Search
According to reports, Zubairu's mobile phone was unreachable after she left the hospital, causing her parents to panic. The family reported her missing, and a search was initiated.
She was later found by vigilante members under the leadership of Amb. Manta, who handed her over to the school authorities.
Father's Collapse and Death
After her parents confirmed and saw her, her father immediately collapsed and passed away. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance had not been independently established at the time of reporting.
Funeral and Aftermath
His funeral prayer was held on August 16, 2026, at Anguwan Tsohin Kwata, Minna. The incident has left the community in shock, and the exact cause of the father's collapse has not been disclosed.
