Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, widely recognised as the tallest man in Nigeria, is dead.
Gatekeepers News reports that Agoro’s burial arrangement is ongoing at his residence in Community road, Akoka, Lahos State, Southwest Nigeria.
According to reports, Agoro was rushed to the hospital yesterday after he developed some complications.
His last post on Facebook was on May 28 after he recovered from hip replacement.
He posted, “Thank God Almighty for a successful operation now it’s time for therapy.”
Before his demise, Agoro’s intimidating height attracts stares anywhere he went. He was 7ft 4in tall.
The chairman Akoka CDA, Segun Adesanya confirmed his demise.
He said: “Afeez Agoro lives on community road and it’s sad we lost a promising young man. May his soul rest in peace.”
Meanwhile, residents of Akoka/Bariga community have started sending in their tributes.
