Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A 42-year-old man, Kehinde Albert, has been missing in Lagos since February 27, 2026, under circumstances that have left his family deeply concerned and appealing for public assistance to locate him. The incident involves conflicting accounts between the family and officials of the General Hospital in Gbagada, where Kehinde was receiving treatment before his disappearance.
Kehinde’s elder brother, Olatunde Albert, explained that the missing man had struggled with alcoholism for many years and was preparing to enter a rehabilitation programme when he vanished. The family took Kehinde to the hospital on February 26 for preliminary medical tests required before his enrolment. Olatunde noted that Kehinde’s health had worsened after the passing of their mother the previous year, who had been his primary caregiver, and he had relapsed into drinking, prompting the family to seek professional intervention.
According to Olatunde, shortly after arriving at the hospital, Kehinde experienced seizures and convulsions, which led to his immediate admission to the emergency unit. The medical staff reportedly stabilised him later that day. On the following day, February 27, Olatunde left the hospital briefly to purchase prescribed medications, leaving Kehinde in the care of his twin brother. Later that night, Olatunde found his twin brother outside the hospital and learned that Kehinde was no longer there. The hospital reportedly told the family that Kehinde and his twin brother had attempted to leave the hospital several times against medical advice and were restrained by security personnel, but Kehinde eventually slipped out around 8 p.m. and has not been seen since.
Hospital officials provided a different account. Dr. Olusegun Babafemi, the Medical Director of General Hospital, Gbagada, stated that Kehinde was properly discharged after he and his twin brother insisted on leaving and became agitated. He explained that Kehinde had initially come for medical examinations but almost fainted in the laboratory and was transferred to the emergency unit, where he was stabilised. Once he was well enough, his twin brother insisted on leaving despite recommendations for further evaluation by a cardiologist and psychiatrist. Nursing staff informed them that additional tests were necessary, but the brothers refused to stay. They were told they could leave if they signed a discharge form, but they declined. Hospital staff even assisted them with a registration fee they could not fully pay, after which Kehinde and his twin brother completed the discharge process and left the facility.
Approximately two hours later, Kehinde’s twin brother returned to the hospital alone, reporting that he could not locate Kehinde. Dr. Babafemi reiterated that once a patient is formally discharged, the hospital is no longer responsible for their whereabouts unless readmitted. He added that the hospital had shared Kehinde’s photo internally and advised the family to check places he often frequents, suggesting he may have gone to a familiar location.
The family has continued searching for Kehinde across Lagos, reaching out to neighbours and local support networks. The case has highlighted the vulnerability of individuals struggling with addiction and the challenges families face when their loved ones disappear under unclear circumstances. Relatives have urged anyone with information to assist in locating Kehinde and reuniting him safely with his family.
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