Police investigate death of Bayelsa corps member found in river
The Bayelsa State Police Command has begun investigating the death of Stanley Okebaram, a National Youth Service Corps member whose body was found in Nembe. Police spokesperson Musa Mohammed confirmed that detectives are working to uncover the circumstances of the incident. The case has raised concerns among NYSC members in the state, especially regarding the safety of those posted to remote communities. The police had previously launched a search after Okebaram was reported missing.
What happened
- Stanley Okebaram, a corps member and former student leader, was found dead days after being reported missing in Nembe.
- The missing person case was lodged at about 8:40 p.m. on July 25, 2026, by fellow corps member Aribisola Bisi Isaac, accompanied by Adeola Marvelous.
- According to police, Okebaram was last seen at about 8 p.m. on July 24.
- Police launched a search operation and later recovered his body from a body of water in the area.
- The incident has heightened concerns about the safety and welfare of corps members serving in high-risk and remote locations.
