Crimes

Nigeria’s tallest man, Afeez Agoro, is dead

Popular reality TV star and actor, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, who is the tallest man in Nigeria, has been confirmed dead.

It was gathered that Agoro died in the hospital in Lagos on Wednesday, June 14, after he developed some complications.

Confirming his death, the Chairman of Akoka CDA, Segun Adesanya, on Thursday, said: “Afeez Agoro lives on community road and it’s sad we lost a promising young man. May his soul rest in peace.”

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Agoro’s last post on Facebook was on May 28 after he recovered from hip replacement.

He posted: “Thank God Almighty for a successful operation now it’s time for therapy.”

Agoro went through hip recovery process with his personal doctor, Dr. Dike.

Before his demise, Agoro’s height attracts stares anywhere he went. He was 7ft 4in tall.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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