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A 15-year-old schoolgirl, Mariam P. Bangura, has been missing for more than a week, prompting her family to renew calls for public assistance and police support to help locate her.
According to information provided by the family, Mariam was last seen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She is a student of Standard International School, where she is in Senior Secondary School One (SSS1). Since her disappearance, relatives say they have not heard from her and are increasingly worried about her safety.
Family details describe Mariam Bangura as fair in complexion and approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall. She resides at IMATT, behind the American Embassy area. The family released her details and photographs to assist the public in identifying her and supporting ongoing efforts to find her.
Speaking through the missing person notice, the family identified her parents as Mrs. Mariatu Gamanga and Mr. Ibrahim Bangura. They said the decision to go public was taken after days of searching and seeking help through available channels without success.
The family has appealed directly to members of the public who may have seen Mariam or who may have information about her whereabouts to come forward. They stressed that any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be important in helping to locate the missing girl.
They are asking anyone with relevant information to contact them on +232 78 077 279 or +232 88 126 657. The family also urged the public to report any sightings or information to the nearest police station.
