- Popular actor Victor Toye Olaotan was involved in an ghastly accident about two years ago
- The incident has led the young man to face the risk of having his legs amputated
- Donations are being made to save the actor and restore him to perfect health
Victor Toye Olaotan is one actor that is well respected in the Nollywood industry. His role in the popular TV series Tinsel made him to be even more renowned in his profession. However, for the past two years, the professional actor has been off the radar.
His absence from the Nollywood scene was due to the ghastly accident which he was involved in during the period of October 2016. The incident happened while he was en route Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. Although his life was not claimed, Victor has been deprived the use of his legs since the accident.
The family members, friends and fans of the celebrated actor have rallied around the actor to save him and keep him going. Although their efforts have seen to his being healthy and alive for the past two years, a bigger problem has arisen.
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It has been gathered that Victor Olaotan faces the threat of having his legs amputated. The actor who has been placed in a medically induced coma for several months is now being confronted with the greater challenge of losing his lower limbs.
To prevent this drastic measure from being taken, a sum of $50, 000 has been required to take him abroad and provide an alternative treatment for him. In their bid to acquire this money before things get even worse, a gofundme account has been opened by Emmanuel Ajibade on behalf of the actor.
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The profile of the gofundme account detailed the achievements of the actor as well as the present challenge he is facing. Read the words below:
"Victor Toye Olaotan has brought Joy to teeming viewers on stage, Television and the big screen through his solid work as a professional actor. For the last two years he has been incapacitated following an accident. Victor is still fighting and he has been advised to seek medical attention outside our nigerian shores" we implore your help in raising the funds. For the naira account.Here is his wife’s info since he can’t go to the bank: 0001101396 stanbic bank. Julia olaotan."
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In response to the cry for help and support, several people have donated money towards the cause of the actor’s recovery. The fans and friends of Victor who consider his wellbeing very important have taken to donating their own widow’s mite which ranged from $20 to $100.
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However, a singular person has donated $1000 to the gofundme account. And this individual is none other than Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W. As at now, the total amount of money that has been donated is $3,390
Legit.ng wishes the actor a safe and quick recovery.
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