Social media is awash with rumors that the legendary King of Laughter Mr Ibu’s second leg has been amputated by doctors.
It is also said he cannot speak.
Back in November, Mr Ibu’s family revealed that the actor had undergone several surgeries and it was decided that one of his legs would be amputated to save his life.
Now recent updates suggest the second leg has been amputated.
The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, is alleged to have said that Ibu’s health has deteriorated.
“We are resigning to fate concerning the two actors. As I speak with you, Mr Ibu hardly talks again and he has undergone another leg amputation.”
But the family has come out to clarify the comment.
Reacting in a post shared via the actor’s Instagram page on Saturday, the family clarified that the second amputation was carried out on the same leg that was earlier amputated because “the first amputation didn’t completely correct his health predicament.”
Netizens are concerned all the same.
@ngwamma1·God please be with this man. Heal him with your healing hands
@CryptoStarterTV·Get well soon King of Laughter. Praying for you.
@BlginspiredOh God, his condition is deteriorating rapidly, may God heal him and set him free from the hospital bed
@MarshalXplease·You brought laughter to our households. You will live long in peace and joy. Get well soon Ibu