A Nigerian lady has drawn public attention to what a man wearing a black suit and a ring did before touching the casket of late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo during his burial. The woman, identified as Ruth Okorie Orji, shared a video on Facebook to support her observation, sparking online discussions.
Lady's Observation at Alex Ekubo's Burial
In her Facebook post, Ruth Okorie Orji described the man's actions in detail. She claimed that the man, dressed in a black suit, looked left, right, front, and back before finally touching the casket containing the actor's body. According to her, he touched the coffin with his ring, which she deemed unwise.
She wrote: "It is very unwise for this man in black suit to look left, right, front and back then touch the coffin of Late Alex Ekubo with his ring." To back up her claims, she shared the exact video in the comment section, showing the man's actions.
Video Evidence Shared Online
The lady posted the video on her page, urging others to watch and judge for themselves. Her post read: "Let me not talk too much, I'll post the video in the comment section." The video quickly gained traction, with many users expressing mixed reactions.
Related Incidents at Alex Ekubo's Funeral
In a similar story, popular Nollywood actress Nancy Isime was spotted at Ekubo's final funeral service in Arochukwu, Abia State, clutching her handbag tightly. The moment, captured on video, drew attention online as many linked her cautious behaviour to earlier reports of phone theft at the actor's service of songs in Lagos.
Additionally, a Nigerian photographer shared a rare video of Ekubo's burial setup in Arochukwu, providing live updates ahead of the ceremony, which followed a service of songs held in Lagos.
Bodyguard's Emotional Tribute
Meanwhile, Alex Ekubo's personal bodyguard delivered an emotional tribute during the actor's wake-keep in Arochukwu. He described Ekubo as his mentor, big brother, friend, and father figure, saying the actor had a lasting impact on his life. The bodyguard also revealed that he named his son after the late Nollywood star in honour of the kindness and guidance he received.
