Francis Duru Debunks Sickness Hoax, Blasts ‘Merchants of Darkness’
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has dismissed online claims that he is critically ill. In an Instagram video, he labelled the footage as fabricated by “merchants of darkness.” Duru insisted he has never been as sick as shown. He thanked fans for their concern and urged them not to be misled by false imagery. He condemned the creators of the hoax for using manipulated content and AI to damage reputations. He warned that such tactics threaten public trust. The actor revealed many friends reached out in fear. He urged everyone to disregard any reports of his critical illness.
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