Prime Care Hospitals has denied reports that philanthropist and influencer Mukoro Mitchelle, popularly known as King Mitchy, died at its facility in Abuja.
In a statement released by the hospital’s management on Saturday, the medical facility described as false the claims circulating online that King Mitchy died at the hospital, stating that the influencer was never admitted as a patient.
“The management of Prime Care Hospitals wishes to inform the public that the announcement of the alleged death of Miss Mukoro Mitchelle popularly known as King Mitchy at our facility in Abuja is false. King Mitchy was never a patient in our hospital and did not pass away here,” the statement read.
The hospital further noted that it is currently working with relevant authorities to investigate the source of the rumor and vowed to take legal action against those responsible for the spread of false news.
The clarification follows earlier claims by King Mitchy’s management that she had died after being taken to a hospital in Abuja following a medical emergency that unfolded during a TikTok livestream.
In a statement released on social media early Saturday, her management said she passed away at Prime Hospital in Abuja despite efforts by medical personnel to save her life. “We are deeply heartbroken to share that our beloved Michelle has passed on. Despite all efforts from the medical team here in Abuja, we were told her condition was critical, and sadly, she could not be revived,” the statement read.
The management described her as “more than a talent — she was family, full of life, light and dreams.” According to the statement, her mother, who was in Lagos, fainted after hearing the news and had to be taken to a hospital.
The incident occurred amid intense online pressure following a public feud with activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. The controversy began after King Mitchy announced she had renovated a public school within six days with financial support from Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.
During the dispute, VeryDarkMan accused her of being used as a “political pawn” and questioned the source of her funding. He later alleged that both Seyi Tinubu and King Mitchy were threatening his life.
The situation escalated when a video emerged showing King Mitchy consuming what appeared to be a sachet of Hypo during a TikTok livestream, leaving viewers horrified and scrambling to seek help. Fellow TikToker Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, known as Peller, publicly criticised her decision to broadcast the act, questioning why she would choose to do so on a live platform.
As of the time of this report, King Mitchy’s management has not issued a further response to the hospital’s denial.
