Veteran Nollywood stars, Cynthia Okereke, and Clemson Cornell have reportedly been abducted by gunmen while leaving a movie location in Enugu.
This was made known on Instagram by the spokesman of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Monalisa Chinda.
Chinda stated the abduction was confirmed after the victims’ family members let out they didn’t return from a film location at Ozalla Town, Enugu State.
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Speaking in a statement, the National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas urged members to stay off cities’ outskirts to film without the provision of full security.
Rollas also prayed for the missing film stars’ safe return.
It reads:
“Two members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel aka (Agbogidi) were reportedly missing after their family members confirmed they didn’t come back from a film Location at Ozalla Town, Enugu state.
“The two members were suspected to have been kidnapped and this has increased fear amongst members about safety of Actors filming in the country.
“In view of this sad development, the National President of the Guild, Ejezie Emeka Rollas has instructed all Actors to avoid going to outskirt of cities to film except full security cover is provided to ensure their safety.
” The National President is shocked over this ugly incident and urged the security agencies to speed up investigations that would lead to their safe rescue.
“He equally appeals to all members to pray for the safe return of the thespians.”
