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The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has filed a petitioned to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force, against social media influencer, Blessing ‘’CEO' Okoro over alleged false cancer claims and obtaining donations from Nigerians to ‘’treat'' herself.
In a
statement signed by its National Director of Publicity, Hon. Bashir Mohammed
Ranccasu, the Society explained that the action followed growing public concern
over the allegations, stressing the need to uphold accountability, transparency
and integrity within cancer advocacy and patient support systems in the
country.
The
Society recalled that it had earlier issued a statement condemning the alleged
conduct, describing it as unethical and harmful to the fight against cancer in
Nigeria.
It noted
that the seriousness of the allegations and their potential to erode public
trust necessitated escalation to security agencies for thorough investigation,
in the interest of the general public and to prevent a negative precedent.
According
to the NCS, cancer remains a life-threatening disease that demands sincerity,
compassion and responsible handling, warning that any form of exploitation
undermines the credibility of genuine patients and discourages support for
those in need.
Few weeks
ago, Blessing came out online to claim she had stage four cancer. She alleged
she was diagnosed of the ailment in Enugu and needed funds for treatment.
Following
her plea for financial assistance, she received over N12 million from
well-meaning Nigerians. It has now been discovered that she lied about the
claim as the original owner of the result she paraded has come out to disclose
how Blessing doctored her result just to back up her false claim of having
cancer.
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