Nollywood veteran actor, Tony Umez debunk rumors circulating the internet that his dead.
He took to his Instagram page to address the news, noting that those spreading malicious rumors about him being dead just for traffic will not go unpunished.
He assured his friends, fans and loved one of been healthy and hearty, while vowing to take legal actions regarding the news.
In his caption, he said, “Good day, my lovely people. I need to address this disturbing issue that has come to my attention. There are some unscrupulous individuals who have been using my pictures and videos maliciously, falsely reporting me as deceased in order to gain traffic to their pages. First and foremost, I want to assure you that I am very much alive and well. These false reports are nothing, but baseless rumours spread by individuals with ill intentions. I will be taking legal action against these persons, as their actions not only infringe upon my rights but also cause unnecessary distress to my loved ones and fans.”
He also warned the public to be wary of people who misuse the power of internet by spreading fake information on social media.
“I understand the power of social media and the impact it can have on spreading information. However, it is disheartening to see how it can be misused by a few to spread false news for personal gain. I urge you all to be vigilant and only trust information that comes directly from me or my official channels. Love you all loads .”
Fans of the actor are happy and relief that the news is false.
