
The Chief Imam of Ilaro in Ogun State, Tajudeen Adewunmi, has explained his decision to return N25 million entrusted to him by the late veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, following the actor's death. According to the Punch report, Adewunmi said Ogogo transferred the money to him to complete the rebuilding of his grandfather's house, clarifying that the funds were not intended for a mosque project as had been suggested.
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