The corpse of Nigerian comic actor, John Okafor a.k.a Mr Ibu has been evacuated from the Lagos mortuary to his hometown ahead of his burial ceremony.
His family and loved ones were present during the evacuation process today, March 4. His wife was also spotted weeping uncontrollably as her late husband’s corpse was wheeled out.
“Apple’s Bite” reports that the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emeka Rollas had revealed the cause of death of Nollywood actor, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu.
In an Instagram post late on Saturday, Rollas disclosed that Mr Ibu “suffered a cardiac arrest”.
He also confirmed that actress Kate Henshaw lost her mother on Saturday.
Rollas wrote: “Sad Day for Actors Guild of Nigeria.
“Kate Henshaw lost her mother earlier today and Mr Ibu suffered cardiac arrest according to his manager for 24 years Mr Don Single Nwuzor.
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“I announce with deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didnt make it.
“May his soul rest in peace.”
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