Doctors have amputated one of the legs of comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu in order to keep him alive.
Mr. Ibu’s family broke the news on his Instagram page on Monday.
“Good afternoon, Nigerians. We want to appreciate everyone that has come through for our dad, saying we are grateful is an understatement and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered.
“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,” the family said.
According to the family, “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 is, 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!”
The Alarmee reports that Mr. Ibu has been battling an undisclosed ailment that has kept him in the hospital for weeks.
