Actors Guild confirms release of abducted Nollywood stars

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The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has confirmed the release of the two abducted Nollywood actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornell.

They were kidnapped on their way back from a movie set in Enugu. The abductors demanded a sum of $100k from the families.

The Director of Communication, Monalisa Chinda Coker, on Wednesday, stated in a statement released on Instagram, that the kidnappers were “touched by the spirit of God”.

It read, “This is to inform the public that the kidnapped actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel, have been released, unhurt.

“The elated National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ejezie Rollas, announced their release by the abductors who were touched by spirit of God to set them free and unharmed.

“The guild has arranged for medical checks and psychological support for the victims.

“On behalf of their families, the National President expressed our heartfelt appreciation to the Nollywood industry and Nigerians at large for the support and prayers during this trying period.

“He urged members to be security conscious on and off movie sets and always take precautionary measures on their security at all times.”

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