Family Declares Iya Oge Of Lagos, Opral Benson, Missing

The family of Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos, has declared her missing, saying her whereabouts have been unknown for more than 48 hours.

According to The Cable, in a notice released on Sunday, the family disclosed that Benson was last seen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and has not returned home since then.

Describing the situation as urgent, the family appealed to members of the public to assist with any information that could help locate her.

“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 notice read.

“Anyone who has seen her, or has any information, no matter how small, is urged to contact us immediately.

“Call 08037039214. Alternatively, please report to the nearest police station. This is time-sensitive. Please share immediately.”

Benson, who was born on February 7, 1935, is an American-Liberian and Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite. She holds the traditional chieftaincy title of Iya Oge of Lagos.

She was married to T.O.S. Benson from 1962 until his death and has built a 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 urged the public to circulate the notice widely to aid ongoing efforts to locate her, stressing that any information could be crucial.