Family Raises Concerns Over Alexx Ekubo’s Death, Burial

The family of actor Alexx Ekubo has raised concerns over the handling of his death and burial, alleging that key details surrounding his passing were not disclosed to them.

Naija News had earlier reported that Ekubo, 40, died on May 11 after a prolonged battle with stage four kidney cancer.

He was buried last week at his grandfather’s compound in Abia State, after a service of songs held on June 10 and a wake attended by friends, relatives and colleagues.

In a statement released on Thursday, David Ekubo, who spoke on behalf of the family, alleged that the events leading to the actor’s death remained “unclear” and “suspicious”.

“With grave pain, heaviness and sorrow, the family of Ikenna Alex Ekubo advises the public that the events leading up to his passing have been unclear,” the statement read.

David, who identified himself as Alexx’s cousin, claimed that the family was not properly informed about his death.

“The Ekubo family were not informed that he passed on the 11th of May,” he said.

The statement also alleged that the family member who received the actor’s body from the mortuary was not allowed to view it.

“The Ekubo who officially received Alex’s body from the mortuary was not allowed to view the body,” the statement added.

David further claimed that the family did not approve of the wearing of white during the burial activities, which he said appeared like a “celebration of life” for a 40-year-old whose life was suddenly cut short.

“The Ekubo family are yet to receive answers on how and why Alex passed away suddenly,” he stated.

He added that the actor’s mother and only biological sibling had yet to be formally briefed on the circumstances surrounding his death.

“Alex Ekubo’s only biological sibling, @omaalex3, and biological mother, who are alive and well, are yet to be formally updated about the circumstances surrounding the untimely and suspicious passing of Alex,” the statement read.