Nollywood actor kidnappers contact, demand $100,000 - Guild
Twenty-four hours after prominent Nollywood actors and Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) members Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel aka Agbogidi were abducted from a suburb of Enugu, their captors contacted their families.
The actors were reported missing after their family members confirmed they had not returned from a filming location in Ozalla Town, Enugu State on Thursday.
Both actors are renowned for starring in films shot in Enugu and Delta States.
AGN National President Emeka Rollas told PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday that the kidnappers were asking for a dollar lump sum.
He said, "The kidnappers have contacted the families and are demanding the sum of $100,000. We pray to God for his intervention and to confuse them.
"We are also working closely with the various security officers, but we are not sure what to expect as the same thing is happening all over the country."
Mr. Rollas also said Guild members are working closely with victims' families and security forces to ensure their safe release.
READ ALSO: Police Arrest Alleged Kidnappers of Late Alao-Akala Farm ManagerIn an interview with the Punch newspaper published on Saturday, Mr Rollas said: "the kidnappers recovered the money from Cynthia Okereke's account this morning".
Additional measuresAs part of measures to prevent a further occurrence, Mr Rollas said the Guild had ordered its members not to shoot outside the metropolis and to ensure that they made arrangements adequate for safety in their premises.
AGN Communications Director Monalisa Chinda broke the news of the cast's kidnapping in a statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES on Friday.
Ms Chinda said their abduction heightened fear among members about the safety of actors filming in the country.
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Twenty-four hours after prominent Nollywood actors and Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) members Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel aka Agbogidi were abducted from a suburb of Enugu, their captors contacted their families.
The actors were reported missing after their family members confirmed they had not returned from a filming location in Ozalla Town, Enugu State on Thursday.
Both actors are renowned for starring in films shot in Enugu and Delta States.
AGN National President Emeka Rollas told PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday that the kidnappers were asking for a dollar lump sum.
He said, "The kidnappers have contacted the families and are demanding the sum of $100,000. We pray to God for his intervention and to confuse them.
"We are also working closely with the various security officers, but we are not sure what to expect as the same thing is happening all over the country."
Mr. Rollas also said Guild members are working closely with victims' families and security forces to ensure their safe release.
READ ALSO: Police Arrest Alleged Kidnappers of Late Alao-Akala Farm ManagerIn an interview with the Punch newspaper published on Saturday, Mr Rollas said: "the kidnappers recovered the money from Cynthia Okereke's account this morning".
Additional measuresAs part of measures to prevent a further occurrence, Mr Rollas said the Guild had ordered its members not to shoot outside the metropolis and to ensure that they made arrangements adequate for safety in their premises.
AGN Communications Director Monalisa Chinda broke the news of the cast's kidnapping in a statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES on Friday.
Ms Chinda said their abduction heightened fear among members about the safety of actors filming in the country.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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