The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced that it has located a 32-year-old man, Odera Gregory Mbadiwe, reported missing by his family at the Victoria Island Police Division on Wednesday.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the command’s Deputy Public Relations officer, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, shared on the official X handle of the command on Thursday.

The statement reads, “The Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform the public that one Odera Gregory Mbadiwe, ‘m’, aged 32, earlier reported missing and whose case went viral on social media, has been located by police detectives attached to the Lagos State Police Command today, 1st September 2025, at about 8:30 a.m.

“It was reported to the police that on 1st September 2025, Odera Mbadiwe left his residence at Victoria Island, Lagos, with his father’s vehicle, a Nissan 350Z Convertible, and did not return home.

“This prompted his family to report him missing at Victoria Island Police Division on 3rd September 2025.  A discreet and diligent investigation was promptly ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, into the disappearance of the missing person.”

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According to the statement, Odera left home in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Monday in his father’s vehicle, a Nissan 350Z Convertible, but didn’t return home. The incident spread panic in the family, forcing them to file a report at the police station.

The statement disclosed that following the report, the command immediately conducted an actionable intelligence and with the support the public traced Odera to Mile 2 area of the state where he was found distressed state and has since been reunited with his family and undergoing medical attention.

“Acting on actionable intelligence and with the support of public-spirited individuals, he was traced to the Mile 2 area of Lagos State, where he was found hale and hearty, though in a distressed state. He has since been reunited with his family and is receiving medical attention and proper care.

“In the course of the investigation, the vehicle was also recovered.  Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, commends the swift efforts of police operatives and the cooperation of the public, whose useful information led to the discovery of the missing person.

“He reassures residents that the Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all, and further urges members of the public to promptly report similar cases for immediate police action.”