Kidnappers release abducted Nollywood actors

Nollywood actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornell have been released by their abductors on Thursday.

The duo were kidnapped on Friday in Enugu and since then, their abductors have demanded for ransom to secure their release.

Their release was confirmed in a statement by Mr. Monalisa China, Spokesperson for the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) on Wednesday night.

The statement said, the veteran actors were released unhurt, adding that the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ejerie Emeka Rollas first broke the news.

In the statement, the AGN President further urged members to be security conscious on and off film sets and take precautionary measures.

The President also advised members and other Nigerians to be security conscious

The statement read: “This is to gladly inform the public that the kidnapped actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel Agbogidi have been released unhurt.

“The elated National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ejerie Emeka Rollas announced their release by the abductors who were touched by the 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 Nollywood industry and Nigerians at large for the support and prayers during the trying period.

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

CAPITAL POST couldn’t confirm at press time if ransom was paid as it wasn’t contained in the statement which was obtained by our correspondent.