Mr Ibu’s family is once again in the news even when he is supposed to be recuperating.
This time, it’s his children, who should be a source of joy to him in his present challenging time. that are prime in the act.
The Nigerian Police has released a very unpalatable information.
The Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCID), Alagbon, in Ikoyi, Lagos State released the information.
According to the police, it has arrested Oyeabuchi Daniel Okafor, the son of comic actor John Okafor aka Mr. Ibu.
Also, police say it arrested the adopted daughter of Mr Ibu, Jasmine Chioma Okekeagwu.
They were taken for allegedly conspiring and defrauding the actor of the sum of ₦55 million.
“Mr Ibu Faces Conspiracy”
In a press statement released on Thursday, January 25, the police stated that it acted on a petition received from Diamond Waves Law on behalf of the actor’s wife, Stella Maris Chinyere Okafor, alleging that two sons of Mr. Ibu conspired with his adopted daughter, Jasmine, to defraud their father.
“On 6th September 2023, a petition was received from Diamond Waves Law on behalf of Stella Maris Chinyere Okafor wherein one Onyeabuchi Daniel Okafor, Valentine Okafor, both of whom are sons of Mr. John Ikechukwu Okafor (Alias Ibu) and Jasmine Chioma Okekeagwu were alleged to have conspired to defraud Mr. Ibu while being on sick bed.
Manipulation At Play
“Investigation into the case established that as part of efforts to fund his medical bills, Mr. Ibu launched a public fundraising initiative and attracted donations from his fans, entertainment industry players, and other well-spirited members of the public into a bank account which he publicised and dedicated for the purpose.
“Mr. Ibu’s wife, Mrs Stella Maris Chinyere Okafor was initially managing the funds to defray the medical bills of Mr. Ibu and sustain the family.
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“However, along the line, the duo of Onyeabuchi Daniel Okafor and Jasmine Chioma Okekeagwu manipulated Mrs Stella Maris Chinyere Okafor, took possession of Mr. Ibu’s phone, and hacked into the banking details therein,” the Police said.
There rest is history. What a world!
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