Why Mr Ibu’s Leg Was Amputated — Ex-Manager, Chochoo

Emeka Chochoo, the ex-manager of popular Nigerian actor, John Okafor, professionally known as Mr Ibu has revealed why the actor’s leg was amputated.

According to Chochoo, the leg was amputated because of an infection of the arteries at the ankle that was not detected early enough.

Naija News on Monday revealed that the actor has had seven successful surgeries, including an amputation of one of his legs.

Chochoo in an interview with Punch, on Thursday, confirmed that the actor was responding to treatment.

He said, “I was with him up until yesterday. I worked as Mr Ibu’s manager for over a decade.

“He is responding well to treatment; he is gradually healing.

“The doctors are treating everything one after the other. What led to the amputation of one of his legs was an infection that affected one of the arteries at the ankle.

“Blood wasn’t flowing into the leg, which was not detected on time. When it was, it had become too late, causing the doctors to decide on the amputation.

“The surgery was done in Nigeria. He will soon be flown out of the country for further treatment but for now, he is being cared for in Nigeria.”