By Cynthia Johnson
Veteran Nollywood comic actor Victor Okafor widely known as Mr Ibu has lost a leg to amputation.
The heartbreaking news was shared in a circulating video by social media activist VeryDarkMan, who expressed his sadness and accused Mr Ibu’s family and friends of betrayal.
According to VeryDarkMan, he recently spoke with Mr Ibu’s family, who informed him about the amputation of the actor’s leg.
He went on to say that everyone around Mr Ibu, including his family, wanted to exploit him and took advantage of him when he needed their support.
“Hello guys, as I speak to you now, they just finished amputating Mr Ibu’s leg. To be very honest, this is very sad news because of the unfortunate events leading up to this point where his legs had to be cut.
“Summarizing, I would say that everyone around him, including his family, wanted to exploit him. Even his friends took advantage of him. When he needed support, nobody was there for him.”
QUEST TIMES further reports that this unfortunate incident follows the recent update Mr Ibu provided on his health status, revealing that he successfully underwent five surgeries. Presently, he is recovering in the ICU and waiting to stabilize before seeking further advanced treatment abroad.
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Recall that Mr Ibu had in October, reached out to the public for help as he battled an ailment that could result in amputation.
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki was said to have through his foundation, cleared his medical bills in the previous hospital where he was receiving treatment.
Nigerian music sensations Davido and P-Square, along with popular personality Tunde Ednut also offered to cover the medical expenses of the legendary actor.
The news of Mr Ibu’s amputation has sparked outrage and sadness on social media. See reactions below:
jully__mk: “It’s a sad news but if that’s what should be done in other to save his life that’s better.”
fav_girl_bella: “My leg got amputated too trust me he will get over it , it not the end of life. I pray mr Ibu find peace”
iamamedu: “Family has not release statement someone is here already releasing a statement I SMH. Everyone is taking advantage of the lawless country whoms judiciary is allegedly visibly most currupt in the world.”
presh.nickie: “Be like say this guy dey everywhere,how did he know? Omo it’s well”
kennedyexcel: “Chai sorry thank God you’re still alive sir he can still use prosthetic cover leg to walk again”
simeon.delight: “Vdm be Advocating for alot of people believe me most of your celebrities doesn’t have that gut”
miz_tohnya: “Leg or legs be specific nahNo Dey give person hbp”