Missing Nigerian poet, Gboyega Odubanjo found dead
Police have found a body in the search for missing poet Gboyega Odubanjo who never arrived to perform at a festival in Northamptonshire.
Mr Odubanjo, 27, was scheduled to do a reading at the Shambala festival in Kelmarsh on Sunday August 27 but never arrived for his performance.
He was last seen at around 4am on Saturday August 26 at the event. Officers have been appealing for information about Gboyega, from Woolwich, south east London.
A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson said today: ‘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.’
Mr Odubanjo’s family previously said they had ‘profound concern’ for their son’s safety and wellbeing and his disappearance is ‘entirely out of character’.
In their appeal, they said: ‘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.
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