Francis Duru: Family announces funeral arrangements
by Adenle Ahmed Abiola · The Eagle OnlineThe family of late Nigerian actor, Francis Duru, has released plans for his burial arrangements, with funeral activities scheduled to take place in Abuja and his hometown in Imo State.
The arrangements were disclosed in a statement published on the actor’s official Instagram page on Monday and jointly signed by his sister, Anthonia Chenyi, and his first son, Ebuka Duru.
According to the family, a service of songs will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at Family Worship Centre, Idris Gidado Street, Wuye, Abuja, beginning at 5pm.
The statement also announced that a second service of songs would take place on Thursday, December 10, at the late Pa Theophilus Ogide Duru’s family compound in Okai, Eziama, Isiala Mbano, Imo State.
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The burial and interment will follow on Friday, December 11, at the same location.
“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.”
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