Mr Ibu’s Son and Adopted Daughter Gain Freedom From Police Custody Following Weeks of Detention

Mr Ibu’s Son and Adopted Daughter Gain Freedom From Police Custody Following Weeks of Detention

  • Nigerian actor Mr Ibu's son and his adopted daughter, Jasmine Okafor, have been released from police custody
  • Recall the ailing actor's wife had arrested Jasmine and her stepson, alleging that they stole from the funds donated for his medical upkeep
  • A new report has emerged that the duo regained their freedom and were planning to arrest some other people

Jasmine Okafor, the adopted daughter of Nigerian actor John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu, has regained her freedom.

Legit.ng reported that actress Doris Ogala broke the story, asserting that Mr Ibu's wife had previously demanded her arrest alongside her stepson on charges of stealing N300 million from her husband's bank account.

Mr Ibu and Jasmine, Mr Ibu on sick bed
Mr Ibu’s son and adopted daughter regained their freedom. Credit: @ladyjasminec
Source: Instagram

Also, the ailing actor's former manager confirmed that Jasmine and one of Ibu's sons were undergoing investigations at the Alagbon police station.

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The charges against Jasmine have been dropped, and she has been released from the police station after over two weeks.

In recent information on blogger Tosin SSliverdam's page, he confirmed that Jasmine and Mr Ibu's son had been released from custody.

However, he indicated that Jasmine intended to arrest him for character defamation as a form of damage control.

See his post below:

Mr Ibu's adopted daughter Jasmine reacts to allegations

The adopted daughter of the renowned Nigerian actor, Mr Ibu, had addressed the recent viral allegations surrounding her.

Amid these allegations, Jasmine's estranged husband acknowledged that she was involved in a romantic relationship with the veteran actor's son.

Jasmine took to her Instagram handle to post videos of herself caring for Mr Ibu, providing him with food varieties at the intensive care unit where he was receiving medical attention.

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Mr Ibu's son debunks viral allegations against Jasmine

Daniel Okafor, the second son of Mr Ibu, refuted his stepmother, Stella Maris' claims about the bank account through which donations were sent.

Recall Legit.ng reported that the ailing actor came online to solicit help and monetary assistance from the general public regarding his illness.

According to the information, Daniel addressed the allegations about the medical care funds being mismanaged.

Source: Legit.ng

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Chinasa Afigbo (Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue courses in writing & media communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.