The family of Nollywood actor Francis Duru has urged the general public not to share unauthorised funeral flyers or spread false information about his burial arrangements.
They shared this warning in an official statement posted on the actor’s Instagram page on Sunday, urging people to ignore flyers with incorrect information, especially those claiming the actor’s state of origin or local government area.
The statement read, “OFFICIAL STATEMENT / DISCLAIMER
“Kindly disregard all misleading flyers and incorrect details, including false statements regarding our state of origin and LGA, currently circulating regarding the funeral arrangements for our beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Chief Francis Duru.
“All official updates, including details for the service of songs/Night of Tributes by various groups, will be communicated exclusively by his family through his official social media channels. We kindly ask the public, friends, and well-wishers to disregard any unauthorised posts or rumours.
“We express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming love, prayers, and condolence messages from family, friends, colleagues, fans, and representatives of the federal & State Government during this time.
“Signed for the family, Ebuka Duru – Son Onyekachi Duru – Daughter Anthonia Chenyi (née Duru) – Sister”
The family also said it will share details about the service of songs and night of tributes organised by different groups on its official social media channels.
It would be recalled that the late actor Duru passed away at 57 after a short illness.
The family, via Instagram, announced his death on October 23, 2026, but did not share details about the illness or the circumstances of his passing.