UPDATED POST:  WSU Mourns the Passing of Chukwudi Benjamin “Ben” Onyeaghala

Chukwudi Benjamin "Ben" Onyeaghala

Chukwudi Benjamin “Ben” Onyeaghala

Name: Chukwudi Benjamin “Ben” Onyeaghala
Age: 19
Height: 5.7”
Weight: 135lbs
Missing: Friday 10/07/2016
Please contact

Winona County Law Enforcement Center
at 507.457.6492 with any information
of Ben’s whereabouts.

Chukwudi Benjamin “Ben” Onyeaghala, a WSU freshman from White Bear Lake, Minn., was reported missing Oct. 9. Ben was last seen on video at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, walking eastbound on Mark Street near the WSU Library. An individual matching Ben’s description was seen on video at approximately 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, walking eastbound on Levee Park Drive.

I encourage you to consider any information you may have about Ben or his whereabouts that could lead to his safe return to us. You can reach the Winona County Law Enforcement Center at 507-457-6492 to speak with one of the officers conducting the investigation.

This is a very difficult time for our community. Please keep Ben’s friends and family in your thoughts and prayers, and offer support to one another.

Sincerely yours,

Scott R. Olson
President