In Nigeria, the Red Cross Movement is working on tracing cases of missing persons. The issue of missing persons is a significant humanitarian concern, affecting families who have been separated by conflict, violence, disasters, or migration. Families of missing persons often face a lifelong burden of uncertainty, searching for answers and struggling to cope with the emotional and economic consequences of their loss.

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has registered over 227,000 missing persons worldwide by the end of 2025. Further details on the tracing efforts and the impact on families are available from the Red Cross Movement and ReliefWeb.