Breaking! Ex-BBNaija Housemate Rico Swavey Dies, Reactions Trend

Oyinlola Awonuga
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A former Big Brother Naija housemate Patrick Fakoya popularly known as Rico Swavey is dead.

The 30-year-old Housemate passed on following a fatal accident which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning, co-housemate Alex Unusual had earlier revealed that the artiste was in a “critical condition” and unconscious.

Co-housemate, Tobi Bakre confirmed his shocking demise on Thursday, days after the reality star suffered fatal injuries from the car accident.

“We lost him. But thanks a lot guys.God knows best,” Bakre tweeted announcing Swavey’s death.

Also the host of the BBNaija show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has announced the death of the ex-housemate via his Twitter account; he tweeted, ‘ The actual warmest human being. This is truly heartbreaking… Rest in Peace Rico 🙏🏾’

Phyna, winner of the latest edition of the reality TV show tweeted: “Rico Swavey 💔
He was so supportive and even came to my winner’s party. May God be with his family and friends 🙏🏽 😔

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