NiDCOM Rescues Daughter of Nollywood Veteran, Jumoke George After Four-Year Ordeal in Mali

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has successfully rescued Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George, from Mali, where she had been trafficked and missing for over four years.

The rescue was confirmed in a statement shared on Monday by NiDCOM Chairperson, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, via her official X (formerly Twitter) account. She revealed that Adeola was received in Nigeria alongside actress Biola Adebayo, who helped amplify the story, and actor Niyi Johnson.

“Breaking! Adeola, daughter of popular actress, Jumoke George, who cried out that she had not heard from her daughter in four years is back home, from Mali where she was trafficked to.

“Just received her, with Biola Adebayo who broke the story and Niyi Johnson. Details later!,” Dabiri-Erewa posted.

This development comes shortly after a heart-wrenching video surfaced online showing Jumoke George in tears as she described her struggles with homelessness, health issues, and the agony of searching for her missing daughter.

In the emotional footage shared by fellow actress Abiola Ayomide Adebayo, George disclosed that Adeola had vanished four years ago and that her life had since spiraled into hardship.

“I don’t have a home. I’ve been living in a church for five to six years. A child of mine is missing. I’m sick and in debt,” she said, her voice trembling with emotion.

According to her, she had been battling severe health conditions since January and required over N400,000 for critical medical tests on her brain and heart.

The actress, once beloved on both Yoruba and English-language screens, now lives on church premises and depends on its support for food and shelter.

George also opened up about the crushing financial burdens she faces, urging the public to verify her story by reviewing her phone’s transaction records.

“I don’t sleep, I’m in pain, and I’m in debt,” she lamented.

Her story has reignited conversations about the neglect of veteran entertainers in Nigeria, many of whom fall into obscurity and poverty despite their contributions to the country’s film industry.

The rescue of Adeola marks a significant emotional relief for George and a victory for advocacy-driven humanitarian intervention.

It also underscores the importance of institutions like NiDCOM in reuniting families and combating human trafficking. Further details of Adeola’s return and reintegration are expected in the coming days.