Nollywood actress Omeche Oko hospitalized after movie set bike accident in Lagos
Nollywood actress Omeche Oko was hospitalized after breaking her leg in a motorbike accident on a movie set in Lagos three days before her birthday. According to her Instagram post, she was filming a scene with colleague Victory Michael who was riding the bike when it rammed into a pole on the movie location. Victory Michael hit his chest on the pole and lost consciousness briefly before they were rushed to an undisclosed medical facility for treatment.
In her Instagram caption accompanying the accident video, Oko revealed she came "very close to death," describing life as "very very fragile." She wrote: "Life is very very fragile. It could have been a different story but God said No. If you see an actor today, give them a hug. We take a lot of risks for the craft. All I can say is thank you God."
Industry colleagues including Mofe Duncan, Chinenye Nnebe, Alichi Chizzy Mbah, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, Nosa Rex, Chidi Dike, Toniala Aladese, Doris Ifeka, Onyi Alex, plus producers Uche Nancy and Toyosi Etim Effiong thronged the comments section to send her well wishes. The report did not disclose the exact date of her birthday or the name of the medical facility where they were taken. She is currently receiving treatment for her leg injury at an undisclosed Lagos medical facility.