Family announces actor Francis Duru's burial arrangements

The family of late Nigerian actor, Francis Duru, has announced his burial arrangements.

The family made the announcement in a statement shared on the actor's Instagram page on Monday.

According to the statement, jointly signed by the deceased's sister, Anthonia Chenyi, and his first son, Ebuka Duru, the actor will be buried at his family's compound in Imo State on December 11, 2026.

While inviting the public, the family announced that a service of songs will be held in his honour on November 25, 2026, at Family Worship Center, Idris Gidado Street, Wuye, Abuja, ahead of his burialnon December 10 and 11 in his hometown.

"Service of songs in Abuja on Wednesday, 25th November 2026 by 5:00 PM at Family Worship Center, Idris Gidado Street, Wuye.

"Service of songs in Imo State on Thursday, 10th December 2026 at the late Pa Theophilus Ogide Duru's Family Compound, Okai, Eziama, Isiala Mbano. Followed by funeral and interment on Friday, 11th December 2026 at Okai, Eziama, Isiala Mbano," parts of the statement read.

DAILY POST reports that the 59-year-old actor died October 22, 2026, after his battle with an undisclosed illness.

Family announces actor Francis Duru's burial arrangements