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Alexx Ekubo’s Family Raises Concern Over His ‘Suspicious’ Death And Burial
The family of late actor Alexx Ekubo has expressed dissatisfaction over the circumstances surrounding his death and burial, saying they were not properly informed about important developments.
KanyiDaily recalls that Alexx Ekubo, who was 40 years old, passed away on May 11 after reportedly battling stage 4 kidney cancer for an extended period.
The late actor was buried last Thursday, June 18, 2026,, at his grandfather’s compound in Abia State.
The funeral arrangements included a service of songs on June 10 and a wake attended by relatives, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers.
In a statement on Thursday, David Ekubo, who spoke on behalf of the family, said several unanswered questions remain regarding the actor’s death.
According to him, family members who retrieved the actor’s remains from the mortuary were not permitted to view the body.
He also alleged that close relatives, including Alexx Ekubo’s mother and only sibling, have not received a proper explanation about the events leading to his death.
“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 reads.
“The Ekubo family were not informed that he passed on the 11th of May, the Ekubo who officially received Alex’s body from the mortuary was not allowed to view the body.
“Amongst other important facts the Ekubo family did not approve the wearing of white for what seemed to be a celebration of life for a 40year old Alex Ekubo whose life was suddenly cut short.
“The Ekubo family are yet to receive answers on how and why Alex passed away suddenly.
“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.”
At the time of filing this report, neither Alexx Ekubo’s management team nor any of his representatives had responded to the allegations made by the family.
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