11,000 children among 25,000 persons missing in Nigeria – Red Cross

11,000 children among 25,000 persons missing in Nigeria – Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has revealed that over 25,000 persons are missing in Nigeria including 11,000 children.

Releasing the latest figures of disappeared persons across Africa, the Red Cross said there 64,000 cases reported.

The Head of Delegation for Society in Nigeria, Yann Bonzon said this in a statement issued to journalists to commemorate the International Day of the Disappered, observed every 30th of August.

The statement was signed by Ms Akpa Esther, Communication Officer, Editor and Analyst of the society in Abuja.