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Lost and Found: General Idris Alkali Unforgettable Journey -By Adam Ibrahim Idris

As the case adjourns until November 6, the nation remains gripped by this tragic and mysterious tale that unfolded in the Dura-Du village of Plateau state. General Alkali story highlights the relentless quest for justice and the unyielding spirit of those dedicated to solving the mystery.

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2 years ago

October 26, 2023

Adam Ibrahim Idris

In a deeply emotional revelation, Major General Umaru Ibrahim Muhammed (retired) has shared the heart-wrenching details of General Idris Alkali’s puzzling disappearance in 2018. Major General Muhammed, who was tasked by the Nigerian Army to lead the search and rescue operation, testified as the main witness in front of the Jos high court, shedding light on a story that has captured the nation’s attention.

The story begins with General Alkali journey from Abuja to Bauchi in 2018. His last contact was near Dura-Du village in Jos South. After that, his family couldn’t reach him, and they declared him missing on September 3, 2018. The Nigerian Army, under Major General Muhammed’s leadership, began a mission to find General Alkali, locate his black Toyota Corolla (with the license plate MUN 679 AA), and uncover the truth behind his disappearance.

The search faced challenges, including initial resistance from the local community, but the team’s determination prevailed. After several tough weeks, they found Alkali car submerged in a pond. Inside the car, they discovered his uniform and personal items. But there was more to the pond than expected; other vehicles, including those of individuals who had been missing for years, were also found.

A significant breakthrough came when a suspect confessed, leading to the discovery of a shallow grave where General Alkali’s remains were initially buried. A renowned pathologist later confirmed that his body had been brutally dismembered.

The revelation, along with the identification of the remains, marks a heartbreaking chapter in this story. Major Arashinga Bulus, another witness, confirmed the arrests of 21 individuals linked to General Alkali murder.

Adam Ibrahim Idris
Can be reached via adamibrahim611@yahoo.com

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Adam Ibrahim Idris

Jeff Okoroafor is a leading member of a new generation of civic advocates for government accountability and democratic change in Nigeria. The Citizen Affairs Initiative is a citizen-driven governance initiative that enhances public awareness on critical issues of service quality in Nigeria. It encourages citizens to proactively seek higher standards from governments and service providers and further establishes new discussions in communities about the standards that citizens should expect and deserve from those they have given their mandates. Jeff is the Managing Director of SetFron Limited, a multimedia development company that is focused on creative and results-driven web, mobile app, and ERP software solutions. He is the co-founder of the African Youths Advancement and Support Initiative (AfriYasi), a non-governmental not-for-profit organisation that provides tertiary education scholarship for young people from low-income homes in Nigeria. He is a Fellow of the Young African Leaders Initiative and the United Nations World Summit Awards. A Strategic Team member of the Bring Back Our Girls movement, and a member of the National Technical Committee on the Establishment and Management of Missing Persons Database in Nigeria. Jeff holds a Bachelor and Postgraduate diploma degrees in Computer Science, and a Certificate in Public Administration from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, GIMPA.

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