Veteran actor and former broadcaster, Sadiq Daba has been diagnosed with Leukemia.

This was made known by fellow Nollywood colleague, Sonny Mcdon-w.

Sonny Mcdon-w wrote on his facebook page:

"DEAR COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS IN NOLLYWOOD ESPECIALLY SOME OF US THAT DATE BACK TO NTA DAYS PLEASE PUT A CALL TO UNCLE SADIQ DABA. HE NEEDS YOUR VOICE OF STRENGTH PLEASE...."

In 2015, Sadiq won Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as "Inspector Waziri" in October 1.