Police recover missing younger Brother of BBNaija’s Mbadiwe twins in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of Odera Gregory Mbadiwe, the 32-year-old younger brother of the former Big Brother Naija housemates, the Mbadiwe twins, after he was declared missing earlier in the week.
Odera, who had been reported missing on social media, was found by detectives attached to the Command around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
The reality TV stars had earlier raised alarm over his disappearance, appealing to the public for urgent assistance in locating their brother, who had not been seen since Monday, September 1.
In a statement released via Instagram, the twins described the matter as an emergency, writing: “Missing person alert. Please your help is required urgently to find our brother.”
DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed in a statement that Odera was eventually traced to the Mile 2 area of Lagos following a discreet investigation. According to him, the missing person was found alive, though in a distressed state, and has since been reunited with his family.
The police disclosed that Odera’s disappearance was first reported to the Victoria Island Police Division on September 3, after he failed to return home with his father’s Nissan 350Z Convertible, which he had taken out two days earlier. The vehicle was also recovered during the investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, ordered a discreet and diligent investigation into the case. Acting on actionable intelligence and with the support of public-spirited individuals, Odera was traced and found hale and hearty,” Oluseyi stated.
The statement added that Odera is currently receiving medical care and proper attention following his ordeal.
Commending the efforts of the investigating officers, CP Jimoh also appreciated members of the public for providing timely and useful information that aided the search. He further assured Lagos residents of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, while urging them to report similar cases without delay.
