Kayode Naheem Awode, a 28-year-old man from Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, went missing on April 28, 2021. He was last seen at the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Awode’s sudden disappearance raised immediate concern as he left behind no phone, identification, or money, making it difficult for investigators to track his movements. Awode’s family and authorities expressed deep concern for his well-being due to the unusual circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
In the days following his last sighting, Awode’s black Toyota Camry, bearing Minnesota license plate 591-UZU, was involved in a hit-and-run accident on April 28 in Richfield, Minnesota. The vehicle collided with another car near Nicollet Avenue, but it remains unclear if Awode was driving at the time of the accident. His car disappeared from the scene after the crash, and this event occurred on the same day he was last seen. The involvement of his car in the accident added further urgency to the investigation, but no concrete leads have emerged regarding who was behind the wheel or what may have transpired.
Awode had ties to the Moorhead, Minnesota area, but as of now, there have been no developments or indications of his whereabouts. His case remains unsolved, and law enforcement continues to urge anyone with information to come forward. Both the Inver Grove Heights Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are actively investigating the case.
Last Seen: Apr 28, 2021
