A Nigerian lady has revealed the name of the person who collected the remains of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo from the mortuary ahead of his burial. The revelation comes as fans and colleagues prepare for the actor's final rites in his hometown.
Alexx Ekubo's Death and Burial Plans
Alexx Ekubo passed away on May 11, 2026, after battling metastatic kidney cancer. A service of songs was held in his honor on June 10, 2026, in Lagos, with wake-keeping and burial scheduled for June 17 and 18 in Arochukwu, Abia State.
Lady Spots Name on Corpse Release Form
Identified as Joy Chinwenmeri Onwubuariri on Facebook, the lady said she saw the actor's Corpse Release Form from the Lagos mortuary. She stated that the person who collected the corpse and transported it to Arochukwu was IK Ogbonna, a close friend and colleague of the deceased.
Her Facebook post read: "I saw the corpse release certificate of Alex. Guess whose name was written as collector, it's Ik ogbonna, from Lagos to Arochukwu. That must have been so so hard ….. my God will console his family and friends."
Reactions to the Revelation
The post elicited emotional responses from netizens. Nnenna Ibiam Okoye commented: "This is too hard. Since it happened, he has always been on my mind. Alex was more than a brother to him. People don't understand that level of pain, it will change him forever."
Ifebuche Cynthia Evaristus wrote: "May God console him and his family." Onyinyechi Gold Chikwendu added: "They were more than friends."
Pastor Jerry Eze's Unfulfilled Plan
In a related story, Pastor Jerry Eze shared the plan he had made with Alexx Ekubo and how his death prevented it from coming to pass.
Pastor Ighodalo Speaks About Alexx Ekubo's Wife
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Pastor Ituah Ighodalo spoke about how Alexx Ekubo's wife, Anwuli, had behaved since her husband's demise. The pastor shared his observations and appreciation for her strength.
