Abduction Of Actors: AGN Issues Strict Warning To Film Makers

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has advised all its members to put a stop at shooting their movies in places that are far from the city.

The association’s director of communication, Monalisa Chinda made the appeal after two veteran actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel were reportedly kidnapped on a location.

The movie stars are yet to regain their freedom while investigations continue into the incident.

The AGN, through its director of communication, Monalisa Chinda urged Nollywood practitioners not to shoot movies on the outskirts of cities where there is no proper security details.

According to a statement signed by the actress, the two members were suspected to have been kidnapped and this has increased fear amongst members about safety of Actors filming in the country.

In view of this sad development, the National President of the Guild Ejezie Emeka Rollas has instructed all Actors to avoid going to outskirt of cities to film except full security cover is provided to ensure their safety.

The incident happened in Enugu state and the AGN has called for prayers for the actors while the police command in the state launched investigations into the matter.