The family of the Iya Oge of Lagos, Chief Opral Benson, has declared her missing days after she reportedly left her residence for an unknown destination.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the family said her whereabouts have remained unknown for more than six days since she was last seen. According to the notice, Benson, who is 90 years old, was last seen on January 13, 2026, and has not returned home since then.
Describing the situation as time-sensitive, the family appealed to members of the public to assist with any information that could lead to her location.
“The family reports that Mama Opral Benson has been missing since Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She has not returned home and her current whereabouts are unknown,” the statement read.
“Anyone who has seen her or has any information, no matter how small, is urged to contact us immediately. Please call 08037039214 or report to the nearest police station. This matter is urgent.”
Born on February 7, 1935, Benson is an American-Liberian and Nigerian entrepreneur, socialite and respected traditional title holder. She holds the chieftaincy title of Iya Oge of Lagos.
She was married to the late Chief T.O.S. Benson from 1962 until his death and has built a distinguished career spanning education, fashion and corporate administration. A former university administrator, she currently manages a fashion and beauty school in Lagos and previously served as a director at Johnson’s Products, the Nigerian affiliate of the multinational brand.
In 2012, she was appointed Honorary Consul of Liberia in Lagos.
The family has urged the public to share the notice widely to support ongoing efforts to locate her.
