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NYSC corps member Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke found dead in Bayelsa creek
Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, a 27‑year‑old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, was discovered dead in a creek in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He was a civil‑engineering graduate and former Student Union Government president of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede.
Chimaroke was posted to serve in Nembe and was last seen on 24 July 2026. A missing‑person report was filed on 25 July, prompting a police search. Bayelsa State Police Public Relations Officer DSP Musa Mohammed confirmed the death and said the command has launched a full‑scale investigation. The Bayelsa Comrade Family disputed murder rumors, stating that Chimaroke drowned while swimming. The NYSC had not issued an official comment at the time of reporting.
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Bayelsa State · DSP Musa Mohammed · Federal Polytechnic Nekede · National Youth Service Corps · Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Bayelsa State Police confirmed his death and launched a full‑scale investigation. www.naijanews.com · dailytrust.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The missing‑person case was lodged on 25 July 2026 after he was last seen on 24 July 2026. www.gistmania.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, a 27‑year‑old NYSC corps member, was found dead in a creek in Nembe Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. www.gistmania.com · www.naijanews.com · dailytrust.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Bayelsa Comrade Family said he drowned while swimming and urged the public to ignore murder claims. www.naijanews.com · dailytrust.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He was a civil‑engineering graduate and former Student Union Government president of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede. www.gistmania.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The NYSC had not issued an official statement on the incident at the time of reporting. www.naijanews.com · dailytrust.com