BREAKING: Nigerian Comic Actor, Mr Ibu, Has His Leg Amputated Following Seven Surgeries
The actor’s family said a few days ago that he had successfully undergone five operations and will be sent abroad for additional treatment shortly.
The family of Nigerian comedy actor John Okafor, nicknamed Mr. Ibu, has stated that the actor has had seven operations, but one of his legs has been severed to keep his chance of survival alive.
The actor’s family said a few days ago that he had successfully undergone five operations and will be sent abroad for additional treatment shortly.
However, in a message posted on the actor’s Instagram page on Monday, his family revealed that he had endured seven operations and that one of his legs had been amputated.
“Good afternoon, Nigerians,” the family said. We want to thank everyone who has helped our father; to say we are thankful is an understatement, and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for all of your assistance.
“As of 1 pm noon today , Daddy has gone through 7 successful surgeries but to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery one of his legs had to be amputated. This development has been hard on us all but we’ve had to accept it as Daddy’s new reality to keep him alive.
“Please we are still soliciting for support from well meaning Nigerians as this stage Daddy his is still one very delicate one and he needs all the help he can get.
“Thank you everyone, the Okafor family is grateful and we don’t take you for granted. In due time daddy will personally acknowledge everyone who supported during this period as soon as he’s stable! For future donations and support please send to 1685687982, John I Kkafor. Access bank. Thank you.”
