Nollywood actors Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel kidnapped
Two prominent Nollywood actors and members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel, aka Agbogidi, have been reportedly kidnapped in Enugu state.
Monalisa Chinda, AGN’s Director of Communications, broke the news in a statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES Friday.
Ms Chinda, in the statement, stated that the actors were reported 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 of having been kidnapped, which has increased fear amongst members about the safety of actors filming in the country.
“Because of this sad development, the National President of the Guild, Ejezie Emeka Rollas, has instructed all Actors to avoid going to the 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”, the statement read.
Meanwhile, Actor Uche Odoputa’s father who as reportedly kidnapped months back hasn’t been released yet.
In a cry for help, Uche said his father, Mr Kenneth odoputa was kidnapped and they have been making efforts to rescue him, which has since proven futile.
Uche called for prayers from well-meaning Nigerians to pray for the safe return of his father.
