Nollywood actor, Moses Armstrong, has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police for allegedly raping a 16-year-old minor.
The actor, who is also a special assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmaunel, faces charges on child rape.
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has reacted to the news. Confirming the arrest.
He stated that the case is indeed a serious one because the case is being handled by the first lady of the state, Martha Udom Emmanuel, through her Family Empowerment and Youth Re-Orientation Path Initiative.
Rollas continued saying he would not condone the acts done by one of their own and the matter will be taken seriously. He said this during a chat with a news source.
He said, “To get involved with a child as young as 16yrs, is something I and the association I represent, would not stand for and this is a very sad development involving a member of ours, but I wouldn’t want to comment any further on this case.”
