Tragedy: Former Nekede Poly SUG President Found Dead, Body Dumped in Bayelsa Waterway

● NYSC community, student leaders demand justice

A wave of grief has swept through the Federal Polytechnic Nekede and the NYSC community in Bayelsa State following the gruesome killing of Okebaram Stanley Chimaraoke, a former Student Union Government President of the institution.

Okebaram, who was serving his mandatory one-year service in Bayelsa, was reportedly murdered and his body dumped into a body of water.

The circumstances surrounding his death remain murky, but the news has triggered outrage among friends, ex-classmates, and student bodies across the country.

—A LEADER CUT SHORT—

To many in Nekede, “Stanley” was more than an SUG President. He was described as vibrant, outspoken, and deeply committed to student welfare during his tenure. Colleagues remember him as the kind of leader who showed up for the smallest grievance and fought for the biggest causes.

That same energy took him to Bayelsa for national service — a service that ended in tragedy.

News of his death broke over the weekend, spreading rapidly across WhatsApp groups and campus platforms. The reaction was instant: shock, disbelief, and then anger.

—CALLS FOR JUSTICE—

Student leaders, alumni associations, and youth groups have issued a joint call for security agencies to launch a full-scale investigation and bring the perpetrators to book.

“He was a voice for the voiceless on campus. To think that such a promising young man was killed and dumped like refuse is heartbreaking,” a former Nekede student leader said. “We are demanding answers. Who did this? Why? And why has there been no official word?”

Friends have taken to social media to share photos and memories, with hashtags calling for #JusticeForStanley trending among polytechnic students.

—SILENCE FROM OFFICIAL QUARTERS—

As of press time, there has been no official statement from NYSC Bayelsa State Secretariat or from security agencies in the state regarding the incident.

The silence has only deepened frustration. Parents, corps members, and student bodies are asking critical questions about the safety of corps members posted to remote areas and the protocols in place to protect them.

—A NATION THAT BURIES ITS FUTURE—

Okebaram’s death adds to a growing list of young Nigerians whose service to the nation ended abruptly and violently.

For a country that relies on its youth to drive innovation, leadership, and change, each loss like this is not just a personal tragedy. It is a national wound.

Until those responsible are found and made to face the law, the memory of Okebaram Stanley Chimaraoke will remain a painful reminder: that in Nigeria, even those who choose to serve can become victims.