Nazire, 55, was last seen close to her home in Welling in September 2024. As concerns grew around Nazire’s whereabouts, she was reported missing to the Met Police on Friday, 28 February.
Since she was reported missing, officers have carried out an extensive search of her home address and reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV to find Nazire.
Enquiries within the Met’s Specialist Crime Unit resulted in the arrest of a man in his 50s on suspicion of Nazire’s murder. He has since been released on bail as enquiries continue.
Officers continue to support Nazire’s family who remain desperate for answers.
At the time of her disappearance, Nazire was described as a woman of slim build, 5’1”, with light brown hair, dark eyes and olive skin.
Nazire’s daughter has released the following statement:
“My world stood still the day I discovered my mother was missing. Since then, not a day has passed without questions.
“She was a teacher for many years, beloved by many. A mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and now a grandmother.
“I have had to learn to live with the unknown and be strong for my family’s sake. But while she is missing, and we have no answers, life will never be the same.
“If you have any information, no matter how small, that could help us find her, or bring us some closure, I urge you to please contact the police. Even the smallest detail could make a difference.”
To help the search, the public can visit Nazire’s appeal on the Missing People website here: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/nazire-koreli-25-001608#. From here, one can report a sighting, download her missing appeal as a poster, and share it as widely as possible via Facebook, Twitter, and in public spaces.
Missing People’s Publicity Officer, Ndella Senghore, said:
“If anyone has any information about Nazire’s disappearance, they can contact Missing People’s helpline.
“Nazire, if you are reading this, please get in touch. You can call us on 116 000 or email 116000@missingpeople.org.uk. Our service is non-judgemental, confidential, and free. We just want to provide you with the support you need and help you to be safe.
“Our Helpline is here to support people who are missing, thinking of going missing, and for loved ones who are left behind. The Helpline is free and confidential and is operated by trained staff and volunteers.”
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley of Specialist Crime South said:
“It’s been a year since Nazire was last seen, and her family remain without the answers they deserve.
“We continue to keep an open mind and share our optimism with Nazire’s family that she will be found safe and well.
“Nazire had many friends and acquaintances in the Bexley area, and we are asking anyone who knew her to think back and contact us if they saw her between September 2024 and March 2025.
“If you have seen her, please contact us.”
To remain 100% anonymous with your sighting, visit either the Missing People website at https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/sightings-and-giving-information-2, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Alternatively, any information to police can be submitted through the Major Incident Public Portal via the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS25X50-PO2.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 8315 of 5 March.
The independent charity Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information which could help with the ongoing investigation.
Crimestoppers is completely independent of the police and Missing People, and the reward is paid directly by them. The charity guarantees that everyone who contacts them stays 100% anonymous.
The reward will be offered for a period of three months. Anyone with knowledge about Nazire’s whereabouts should please get in touch with the charity by calling their 24/7 Contact Centre on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website crimestoppers-uk.org.
