Nigerian movie actor, Mr. John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has passed away after battling a strange ailment for several months.
Mr. Ibu, 62, was reported to have died on Saturday, according to sources.
The comic actor had been undergoing treatment resulting in one of his legs being amputated.
The veteran Nollywood hailed from Nkanu West L.G.A., Enugu State where he also had his early education.
Although the family of Mr Ibu is yet to make an official statement on his death, Wikipedia – an international personality profile site, has updated its profile indicating that the thespian had passed away
Meanwhile, Nigerians have taken to social media to mourn the passage of the talented actor.
This is a developing news story.
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