The body of missing Nigerian poet, Gboyega Odubanjo, who never arrived to perform at a festival in Northamptonshire, has been found by the UK Police.
27-year old Odubanjo was meant to do a reading at the Shambala festival in Kelmarsh on Sunday, August 27 but failed to show up, to the surprise of close associates.
Odubanjo was last seen at around 4 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, with a search started for him by the UK authorities who appealed to the public for information about him.
Gboyega Odubanjo was domiciled in Woolwich, southeast London.
A statement by Northamptonshire Police spokesperson today reads:
‘A body has sadly been found during the search for a 27-year-old man reported missing in Kelmarsh.
‘Police officers made the discovery shortly before 9am on Thursday, August 31, in the course of a specialised search of the area.
‘The man had been reported missing on Sunday, August 27, having last been seen at Shambala festival early the previous morning.
‘While formal identification has yet to take place, the man’s family has been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
‘There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.’
The family of the late Odubanjo had previously said they had ‘profound concern’ for their son’s safety and well-being and his disappearance is ‘entirely out of character’.
In their words:
‘He has a warm aThe body of missing Nigerian poet, Gboyega Odubanjo, who never arrived to perform at a festival in Northamptonshire, has been found by the UK Police.
27-year old Odubanjo was meant to do a reading at the Shambala festival in Kelmarsh on Sunday, August 27 but failed to show up, to the surprise of close associates.
Odubanjo was last seen at around 4 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, with a search started for him by the UK authorities who appealed to the public for information about him.
Gboyega Odubanjo was domiciled in Woolwich, southeast London.
A statement by Northamptonshire Police spokesperson today reads:
‘A body has sadly been found during the search for a 27-year-old man reported missing in Kelmarsh.
‘Police officers made the discovery shortly before 9am on Thursday, August 31, in the course of a specialised search of the area.
‘The man had been reported missing on Sunday, August 27, having last been seen at Shambala festival early the previous morning.
‘While formal identification has yet to take place, the man’s family has been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
‘There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.’
The family of the late Odubanjo had previously said they had ‘profound concern’ for their son’s safety and well-being and his disappearance is ‘entirely out of chara
‘He has a warm and infectious personality, a contagious smile and a heart full of kindness.’
‘We are reaching out to the community, friends, and all compassionate individuals who may have any information that could lead to his safe return. No piece of information is too small, and your help could be the key to bringing him back to us.
‘Thank you for taking the time to read our appeal. We pray for Gboyega’s safe return and for the strength to endure this challenging time,’ they added.
The best friend of the late writer, Tice Cin, 28, on said Wednesday his disappearance is ‘extremely out of character’
‘It’s extremely out-of-character and totally unlike him to not get in touch”,she said.
‘Crucially, he always rings his mum every day when he’s away at a festival. And he was meant to be back for his dad’s birthday today.fectious personality, a contagious smile and a heart full of kindness.’
‘We are reaching out to the community, friends, and all compassionate individuals who may have any information that could lead to his safe return. No piece of information is too small, and your help could be the key to bringing him back to us.
‘Thank you for taking the time to read our appeal. We pray for Gboyega’s safe return and for the strength to endure this challenging time,’ they added.
The best friend of the late writer, Tice Cin, 28, on said Wednesday his disappearance is ‘extremely out of character’
‘It’s extremely out-of-character and totally unlike him to not get in touch”,she said.
‘Crucially, he always rings his mum every day when he’s away at a festival. And he was meant to be back for his dad’s birthday today.
