Francis Duru’s family announces burial arrangements

The family of the late veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, has announced burial arrangements, with funeral activities scheduled for Abuja and Imo State.

The arrangements were announced in a statement posted on the actor’s official Instagram account on Monday and jointly signed by his son, Ebuka Duru, and sister, Anthonia Chenyi.

According to the statement, a service of songs will be held on Nov. 25, at Family Worship Centre, Idris Gidado Street, Wuye, Abuja, at 5 p.m.

It added that another service of songs would take place on Dec. 10, at the family compound of late Pa Theophilus Ogide Duru, in Okai, Eziama, Isiala Mbano, Imo.

The family said the funeral and interment would follow on Dec. 11, at the same location in Imo.

The statement described Duru as a cherished husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, while expressing appreciation to those who supported the family following his death.

“We invite family, friends, colleagues, associates and well-wishers to join us as we come together to pay tribute to Chief Francis Duru, honour his remarkable life and celebrate the legacy of love, kindness and lasting impact he leaves behind.

“Sleep well, Chief Francis Duru. You may have gone ahead of us, but you will forever remain in our hearts,” the family said.

Duru was born on July 27, 1969, and hailed from Imo.

The 57-year-old actor died on Oct. 22, after a brief illness.

(NAN)