Ugochi Ugwuanyi, a Nigerian spoken words artist, has renewed her appeal for help in locating her father, Anthony Okechukwu Cosmas Ugwuanyi, who has been missing since September 23, 2024. She shared his photographs on Facebook on June 21, 2026, which coincided with Father's Day, urging the public to come forward with any information.
Father's Last Words Before Disappearance
According to Ugochi, her father left home on the morning of September 23, 2024, as usual, telling family members, "See you in the evening." However, he never returned. Despite extensive searches and efforts by the family, there has been no trace of him. Ugochi noted that they have searched everywhere possible and done everything within their power, but he remains missing.
Public Appeal on Father's Day
In her Facebook post, Ugochi wrote: "My father, he went missing on the 23rd of September, 2024. According to my sibling, he left in the morning as usual and told them, 'See you in the evening.' But evening came and my father did not return. Since then, we have searched, everywhere possible. We have asked. We have done all we can, but my father has not returned. Today is Father's Day, so I will just post this here. Should anyone see anybody that looks like this, please do contact the numbers on this picture below. You could also help me share. Maybe he is somewhere. Or maybe not. But we didn't see his corpse. Happy Father's Day to all good fathers."
Social Media Reactions
The post drew emotional responses from Facebook users. Nkemdilim Ifeanyi Asogwa commented: "This is so sad, I remember you once shared this experience; may God strengthen you and your family." Adeyemi Agnes Oluwatoyin said: "Oh my God, stay strong and keep holding on to hope my darling. God will do what you want speedily." Lucyshantel Chinonso wrote: "So sorry my dear. I pray He's still alive by the mercies of God and by His grace, he will reunite with you and your family no matter how long it takes." Prince Nenyengozi Obiesie remarked: "I just can't imagine the trauma you and your family are going through. But keep hope alive while your hearts are mended." Ikechukwu Marcel Eze encouraged: "Ugochi Ugwuanyi So sorrowful. But stay strong for I have seen many people who went missing for more than 10 years and later reunited with their families. Google it and see for yourself... That is if you didn't know before. He is alive and will surely reunite with you at the appointed time."
Related Cases of Missing Fathers
In a similar story previously reported, a Nigerian lady who went looking for her father after 23 years received a saddening message from her mother. Another report detailed a woman named Victoria searching for her father's family in Nigeria after he passed away when she was 14; her father had fled to Sierra Leone during the Nigeria-Biafra civil war.
