Nollywood actor and TV host, Chidi Mokeme, has announced the death of two of his family members.
The actor, on his Instagram page on Thursday, June 23, shared a picture collage of his sister and his cousin.
According to him, his cousin, Nicole, was killed in a hit and run accident while his sister, Ebele, died due to a long battle with an undisclosed illness.
He stated that the two family members will be greatly missed. He also urged his fans and friends to help catch Nicole’s killer.
Chidi provided the number plates of the driver who fled after killing Nicole. He wrote, “Gone Too Soon!
“It’s been a crazy couple of days as our family mourns the loss and transition of our angels.
“It is with profound sadness that I share with you the untimely and unfortunate passing of my immediate younger sister Ebele Mokeme Uche-Nwene, who would have been 48yrs next month and My Cousin Nicole Mokeme, 35. While Ebele lost her battle to illness, Nicole was killed by a hit-and-run driver.
“May their spirit-filled souls rest eternally in the Lord, and I solicit your prayers for Ebele’s young twins, Nicole’s daughter, our family, my mum, Nicole’s parents, and the loved ones and friends they left behind.
“I’m compelled to share this information because Nicole’s killer is still out there on the loose.
“The Maine State Police, and the Maine Department of Public Safety are in search of the hit-and-run vehicle described as a 2016 black BMW X3 SUV with Maine license plates 5614WM and is registered to 35yr old Raymond Lester of Portland.
“The Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle. If you see the vehicle, or have any reliable information, please call the Maine Police Department immediately.”
