Benjamin Onwuegbusi, an 86-year-old Nigerian man has reportedly gone missing in London, sparking a wide search for him by the police authorities.
The old man who is said to have dementia and requires medication, went missing from a care home in Newham area.
This information was made available by the Newham police who took to Twitter to make the revelation.
The police tweeted: "Benjamin Onwuegbusi, 86, is #missing from his care home address in #Newham – Benjamin has dementia & requires medication he does not have with him.
"He has been known to go to #Walthamstow #Islington #Hornsey – he may appear lost & confused. If seen please call 101 ref 18MIS043410.."