An Ijaw traditional ruler, HRH Moses Theophilus, aged 64, of the Akassa Kingdom in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has died following a reported botched liposuction surgery.
The monarch’s death has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the reported surgical procedure, although details of the incident, including where it took place and the precise cause of death, have not been established in the information available.
Theophilus was the traditional ruler of the Akassa Kingdom, an Ijaw community in Bayelsa State’s Brass area. His death marks a loss for the community, where traditional rulers play important roles in cultural preservation, community leadership and the representation of local interests.
Brandspur Brand News reports that the 64-year-old monarch’s death followed complications reportedly associated with liposuction, a cosmetic procedure that involves removing fat deposits from specific areas of the body.
However, further details about the circumstances of the reported surgery, the medical facility involved and whether any investigation has been initiated remain unclear.
The circumstances surrounding the monarch’s death have yet to be fully established, and additional verified information will be needed to clarify what happened before and after the procedure.
