Two Nollywood actors, Clemson Cornel better known as Agbogidi and Cynthia Okereke have been reportedly abducted yesterday, while filming at a location in Enugu State.
According to a statement announced on social media, by the Director of Communications, Actors Guild of Nigeria,AGN, Mrs Monalisa Chinda-Coker, the family of the actors confirmed that they haven’t returned home since they left a film location at Ozalla Town, Enugu.
Part of the statement reads: “The two members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Cynthia Okereke and Clenson Cornel aka Agbogidi were suspected 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 the safety of actors filming in the country.
“In view of this sad development, the National President of the Guild, Mr. 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,”
However, Mr Rollas expressed urge the security operatives to speed up investigations that would lead to rescue of their colleagues.