Body Of Missing Nigerian Poet Found-UK Police

Northamptonshire police, UK, say it has found a body that is likely to be that of missing Nigerian poet, Gboyega Odubanjo.

 The 27 year-old poet was scheduled to perform at at the Shambala festival in Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, on Sunday, August 27 before he went missing.

He was last seen at around 4am on Saturday, August 26, at the event.

Gboyega Odubanjo’s family previously said they had ‘profound concern’ for their son’s safety and wellbeing and his disappearance is ‘entirely out of character’.

A spokesperson for Northamptonshire disclosed on Thursday that a body was found while searching for the missing poet. However, it has not been confirmed if the body belongs to the missing poet. 

“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 9a.m. 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.”