Mohama Samsoudini Baba
Baba, circa 2005
- Missing Since 11/22/2005
- Missing From Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Classification Endangered Missing
- Sex Male
- Race Black
- Date of Birth 09/19/1983 (42)
- Age 22 years old
- Height and Weight 5'8 - 6'0, 160 pounds
- Clothing/Jewelry Description A gray sweater and pants.
- Distinguishing Characteristics Black male. Black hair, black eyes. Baba may go by his last name only, or by the nickname Sam. He has a one-inch vertical scar in the center of his forehead and he may have a beard and mustache. Baba was born in Africa.
Details of Disappearance
Baba was last seen at approximately 3:00 a.m. on November 22, 2005 at his residence in the vicinity of the 800 block of North 35th Street in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He left the door to his apartment unlocked and his bookbag, wallet, car keys and car behind, and has never been heard from again.
Baba was a part time student at Iowa Western Community College at the time of his disappearance, and had made the dean's list multiple times. His family called in New York called him on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, but he didn't answer the phone. He was reported missing after he didn't show up for classes the following Monday. The circumstances of his disappearance are unclear.
Investigating Agency
- Council Bluffs Police Department 712-328-5737
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated June 10, 2026; picture added, details of disappearance updated.


