In the local area, many families face uncertainty about the fate of loved ones. This uncertainty can be a heavy burden that lasts for years. The issue of missing persons is a major concern for humanitarian organizations.

Families may be separated due to various reasons, and the lack of information about their loved ones can have significant emotional and social consequences. There are many cases of missing persons worldwide, with a large number registered in a global network. Further details about the issue and efforts to address it are available from the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which continues to work on tracing missing persons cases, including over 17,000 in Nigeria.