Odunlade Adekola, a popular Nollywood actor and box office sensation, has provided an update on his colleague, Azeez Ijaduade, who was shot by a member of the Nigerian police.

According to a report by Vistanaij Media, the Yoruba movie director is currently receiving treatment at Babcock University Teaching Hospital after the incident.

Concerned about his condition, fellow actors took to social media to raise awareness, with Afeez Owo appealing to well-meaning Nigerians for assistance and disclosing the director’s location. Although the specific type of help needed was not mentioned, Afeez implored Nigerians to come to the director’s aid due to his critical condition.

Kolawole Ajeyemi also shared a video on his Instagram page, showing Azeez Ijaduade lying on a hospital bed, requesting prayers and healing for his recovery.

Now, Odunlade Adekola has taken to his own Instagram page to provide an update, expressing gratitude to God for sparing Azeez’s leg. He confirmed that the director is alive and responding to treatment, sharing a video of himself, Azeez, and Biodun Adebanjo at the hospital.

“Glory be to God @kingzeez1 is alive”.

See reactions of nollywood actors and actresses;

Omowunmi Ajiboye wrote, “Thank you Jesus. Sorry my darling, may Almighty God continue to be with you

Faithia Williams wrote, “Amen oo

Kiki Bakare wrote, “Merciful God

Bimbo Oshin wrote, “We bless your name Lord

Bukunmi Oluwasina wrote, “Amin

Wumi Toriola wrote, “Thank you Jesus

Bukola Adeeyo wrote, “Thank you Lord

Bukola Arugba wrote, “Hallelujah

Dayo Amusa wrote, “Amen

Muyiwa Ademola wrote, “Oluwaseun

Kunle Afod wrote, “Thank God

Bimpe Akintunde wrote, “Oluwaseun oooo

Joseph Momodu wrote, “Thank God for everything

Fausat Balogun wrote, “Alhamdulilah baba dada oseeeeeee. Thank you so much

Seiilat wrote, “Thank God

Jide Awobona wrote, “Thank you Lord

Kemi Korede wrote, “Thank you Almighty God”.