“Found Alive” — Lagos Police Confirm Discovery of Reality TV Stars’ Brother Odera Mbadiwe After Reported Disappearance

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Odera Gregory Mbadiwe, brother of reality TV stars Ocee and Ozee Mbadiwe, who was declared missing on Wednesday, September 3, has been found.

According to a statement by the Command’s deputy spokesperson, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, the case was first reported on September 1, when Odera left his Victoria Island residence with his father’s Nissan 350Z Convertible and did not return home.

“On 3rd September 2025, his family reported him missing at Victoria Island Police Division,” the statement read in part.

Oluseyi explained that a discreet investigation was immediately ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh. Acting on intelligence and with support from members of the public, Odera was traced to the Mile 2 area of Lagos, where he was found alive but in a distressed state. He has since been reunited with his family and is receiving medical attention and care. The vehicle was also recovered during the operation.

The police spokesperson added that CP Jimoh commended the swift efforts of police operatives and the cooperation of the public, whose information was key to Odera’s recovery. He reassured Lagos residents of the Command’s commitment to safety and urged the public to promptly report similar cases for immediate action.