A Nigerian man has caused quite a stir in London after going missing from a hospital he was receiving treatment in.
Babatunde Paul Odeyemi
The police in Newham, London are currently searching for one Babatunde Paul Odeyemi, a Nigerian, who has gone missing from sight.
The police have also urged the general public to assist in searching for the missing man.
Odeyemi, according to the UK Metropolitan Police, was last seen at 23:30 hours on Wednesday, 7 December at the General Hospital in Newham.
He was said to have left the hospital before receiving test results for a condition which can cause him to collapse and there are concerns from the test results his condition is potentially life threatening.
The UK Metropolitan police on its Twitter handle @metpoliceuk, said the 54-year-old missing man resides in Kilworth Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex.
“Babatunde is black, 5ft 7 ins tall and is bald with a small amount of grey hair.
“He was last seen wearing a dark green beanie hat with a stripe, dark green fleece, dark coat and blue jeans.
“Anyone with information should contact Newham CID on 07747780610 or alternatively call police on 101.”