His Last Message to My Sister Was, “Hey sis, I love you” – Sibling of Missing 400L UNILAG Student – DETAILS

In an interview with Sunday Punch, Jeremiah Olusola, the elder brother of James Olusola, a 21-year-old final-year Computer Science student at the University of Lagos, who went missing after ordering a Bolt ride on the morning of Friday, May 9, 2025, narrated what transpired before the incident and efforts the family has been making to find him.

James had left their family home in Ondo State for school in Lagos earlier in March. His brother described him as calm, slim, about six feet tall, with a full head of hair, and often seen wearing casual clothes. “His health is perfectly fine,” Jeremiah noted, ruling out any underlying health concerns.

The last time Jeremiah spoke to James was on Wednesday, May 7. But on the morning of May 9, James’ phone became unreachable. That same morning, he sent his sister a brief but powerful message: “Hey sis, I love you,” apparently in appreciation for the money she had sent to him to get some wears for himself. It was the last anyone heard from him.

With the phone line inactive and no sign of James online, Jeremiah traveled to Lagos the next day. His first stop was Biobaku Hostel on the UNILAG campus, where James was staying. He alerted the porters and security officials, who then directed him to Sabo Police Station. From there, the case was eventually transferred to the State CID in Panti.

One lead came from James’ email, which was logged into his sister’s phone. It revealed he had booked a Bolt ride around 6:40 a.m. from UNILAG to Idumota that Friday morning. The Bolt driver was later questioned and confirmed that James was picked up and dropped off at the destination.

According to the driver, James made a call during the ride, suggesting he was going to meet someone. However, the phone tracking done by the family—at a cost of N130,000—yielded no helpful results. “He likely made the call on WhatsApp,” Jeremiah said, noting that the family couldn’t trace those call details.

James had been undergoing his Industrial Training at AIICO Insurance in Ilupeju.

According to his boss, he reported to work on Thursday but did not show up the next day. The family confirmed he wasn’t dressed for work when he boarded the Bolt, raising more questions about his destination and purpose. Friends and colleagues were contacted but provided no helpful information. Even two female friends he regularly communicated with could not shed light on his plans that Friday.

Despite reporting the case quickly, Jeremiah expressed dissatisfaction with how the police handled the situation. He pointed out delays, including a lag between when the case was reported and when tracking began. “It took about four days before we got any result on the tracking at all,” he said. By the time the case reached the CID, valuable time had been lost.

James’ social media accounts offered few clues. A mirror selfie was posted on Snapchat the day before he went missing, but nothing else indicated he was planning something unusual. His Twitter activity was limited to football commentary.

The situation has taken a toll on the family, particularly their mother. “His disappearance has really affected my parents, especially my mum,” Jeremiah said.

Now, nearly a month later, the family continues to hope for answers. “We just want him to come back home. We want to see him back, no matter what is happening,” Jeremiah pleaded. If anyone has any information, the family is urging them to come forward. James may no longer be wearing his glasses and could be in a vulnerable state. The family believes that any clue, no matter how small, could help bring him home.