By Abiola Olawale
Anxiety is mounting across the Lagos social circuit following the sudden disappearance of Chief Opral Benson, the legendary Iya Oge of Lagos.
Benson, a 90-year-old fashion icon and entrepreneur was declared missing by her family after she failed to return to her residence nearly a week ago.
According to an urgent community alert released by the T.O.S. Benson family, the matriarch has not been seen since Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
The family described the situation as “time-sensitive” and has appealed to the general public for any information regarding her whereabouts.
“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 reads.
“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, 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 had a long career spanning education, fashion, and corporate administration.
A former university administrator, Benson 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 the honorary consul of Liberia in Lagos.
The family urged the public to share the notice widely to aid ongoing efforts to locate her.
