Former Super Eagles players, Victor Ikpeba and Etim Esin, have dismissed the reported death of ex-international, Taribo West.
Reports on Friday evening claimed that the former defender died in South Africa, but his friends and colleagues have rebuffed the claim on social media.
My brother Taribo West is alive. Please ignore rumours that he is dead.
— Victor Ikpeba (@V_Ikpeba) September 30, 2016
Etim Esin wrote on Feacebook “Just spoke with Taribo West, my homeboy Pastor is alive an well, wonders shall never end, some devil advocate just want people to die for no reason ,God pass dem (sic).”
Other close associates of Taribo West also dismissed the report.
WARNING: Ignore rumors of the death of Taribo West. I have spoken to him. He is alive, hale and hearty
— Colin NOT Collins (@ColinUdoh) September 30, 2016
It’s so disgusting when people put out silly talks on social media. PLEASE TARIBO WEST IS DOING JUST FINE. Just got off the phone with him.
— Austin Okon-Akpan (@ProudlyAustin) September 30, 2016
God will forgive the person that started the rumour on Pastor Taribo West death. ..He’s very much alive. …Confirm before posting any news
— Aluko Ibukunoluwa (@IbkSports) September 30, 2016
Why someone will just tweet that TARIBO WEST is dead without being 100 per cent sure baffles me, really tragic.LLAP Pastor.Its really sad.
— kayode tijani (@kayodetijani200) September 30, 2016
