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Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel, aka Agbogidi, two prominent Nollywood actors and members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), have reportedly been kidnapped.

AGN’s Director of Communications, Monalisa Chinda, announced the news in a statement made available on Friday.

Clemson Cornel
Clemson Cornel

According to Ms Chinda’s statement, the actors were reported missing after their family members confirmed they did not return from a film location in Ozalla Town, Enugu state.

“The two members were suspected of having been kidnapped, which has increased fear amongst members about the safety of actors filming in the country.

“Because of this sad development, the National President of the Guild, 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,” the statement read.

Cynthia Okereke
Cynthia Okereke

Mr Rollas also expressed shock and urged security agencies to expedite investigations leading to their safe rescue.

The incident has increased fear amongst members about the safety of Actors filming in the country.