Just In : BBNaija Star, Rico Swavey has passed away

Big Brother Naija season 3 housemate, Rico Swavey is dead.

His co-star, Tobi Bakre announced his demise moments ago.

Taking to his Instagram page, Tobi Bakre shared a photo of him and the deceased as he revealed that he would use the picture to remember him.

“This is how I will remember us brother. Forever”.

This is coming hours after Bakre had cried out to the public to help save his co-star’s life.

Pleading on behalf of Rico Swavey, who was on life support, he begged for Nigerians to donate money to help safe his life.

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According to Tobi, they had to keep him on life support and continue to pay the rising medical bills while waiting for a miracle.

“Pls help save Rico. He had a really bad car accident. We have to keep him on life support and continue to pay the rising medical bills while we pray for God’s miracle. Can’t do it alone”.

Rico Swavey’s management releases video of accident
Earlier on, Rico Swavey’s management released video of accident scene
This came after his management gave update on his health status after it was announced that he was involved in a terrible car accident.

The handler of his social media page also released video of the accident scene.

“Hello everyone, Rico Swavey is not disposed to handle his socials right now as he was involved in a ghastly accident and is currently on life support. While his situation is critical and doctors are on him, We implore your support and prayers. Signed: Management,” the post on Twitter reads.

Rico Swavey involved in accident
Recall that his fellow ex-housemate in Big Brother Naija season 3, Alex Asogwa aka Alex Unusual, shared the sad news on her Twitter page on Tuesday.

According to her, the accident occurred “hours ago”, adding that the doctors were trying to resuscitate Rico Swavey as of the time she left the hospital.

Alex further asked fans to put Rico Swavey in their prayers, as he was in a critical position.

She also said that she was staying positive concerning the sad occurrence, as she also shared a screenshot of the tweet on her Instagram story.

Alex, however, did not state where the accident occurred or how it happened.