Family Declares Tuface Missing, Petitions SSS For Investigation

Ikeja, Lagos State – The family of renowned Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface, has petitioned the State Security Service (SSS) over his sudden disappearance.

In a petition, submitted by their legal representatives, Anuge, Anuge & Co, the family appealed to the Director General of the Department of State Services to intervene in locating the missing artiste.

According to the petition, Tuface left his residence in the early hours of February 10, 2025, dressed in his loungewear, apparently for his usual morning walk, but has not returned home since then.

The family stated that despite efforts by relatives, staff, and the management of his record label to contact or locate him—including reaching out to friends and acquaintances—no one has been able to establish any communication with him or determine his whereabouts.

The petition read in part: “We are Solicitors to the Idibia Family (hereafter, ‘Our Clients’), on whose firm instruction we write.

“We are writing to urgently seek your assistance regarding a deeply troubling situation involving a member of the Idibia Family, Mr. Innocent Idibia (also known as Tuface or 2Baba), who our clients reasonably believe may be missing since Monday, February 10, 2025.”

As of press time, the SSS has yet to issue an official statement regarding the petition. Fans and well-wishers of the iconic musician have taken to social media to express their concerns and call for authorities to expedite efforts in locating him.

According to the family,  “It is our brief that Mr. Innocent left his residence in the early hours of 10th February, 2025 in his loungewear suggestive that he was going on his habitual walk but never returned home since then. Despite the best efforts of members of his family, his staff and management of his Record Label to reach or locate him, including reaching out to his friends, and acquaintances; they have been unable to establish any contact or ascertain his whereabouts.

“Mr. Innocent is a Nigerian recording and award-winning Artist of international acclaim. By reason of his celebrity status, it is established protocol for Mr. Innocent to be accompanied by protective guards wherever he goes.

“However, on the day he was last seen, he left his residence unaccompanied by his protective guards, his Personal Assistant or any of his staff. This disturbing discovery and the fact that those who ought to hear from him, have not heard from him for over 72 hours, has left his entire family deeply coconcerned.

They said, “Mr. Innocent is a responsible individual, a family man and a dedicated Artist who is very passionate about his art and often dedicates the better part of his time to song writing, recording and other studio related activities.

“He has never gone missing before nor has he ever abandoned his work for such protracted hours. His sudden disappearance without word has raised significant alarm among his family and friends who are particularly concerned about his wellbeing, given that it is out of character for him to be out of touch for such an extended period.

“Adding to the family’s distress, are the calls from several of his close friends that have received messages from what appears to be his social media accounts soliciting financial assistance.

According to the family,  “These messages are alarming, as Mr. Innocent is financially independent and has never required assistance in such a manner. This has led his family to suspect that his identity may have been compromised, and that someone may have abducted him and is actively manipulating him to exploit his contacts for monetary gain.

“The implications of this situation are grave, and the possibility of foul play or coercion cannot be overlooked. As a family, our clients are deeply worried not only about his physical safety but also about the potential misuse of his identity while he remains unaccounted for.

“In light of the above, I earnestly request the intervention of the Department of State Services to assist in locating Mr. Innocent. The Services’ resources and expertise in handling issues of personal safety, coercion

“It is worthy of note that the Victim is a legend and holds a celebrity status in the Nigerian Music Industry, and whom countless youths and citizens emulate, not to mention the Victim’s wife, children, relations and employees who have become traumatized, and his musical empire which is now rendered comatose as a direct consequence of the Suspect’s criminal act of abducting the Victim and rendering him incommunicado.

“Our humble request is that you intervene urgently to investigate, locate and rescue the Victim from wherever the Suspect is currently detaining him.

“We anticipate your unalloyed cooperation in this regard,” the family added.

Tuface, a multiple award-winning artiste, is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most influential musicians, with a career spanning over two decades