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Nigerian actors Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel freed by abductors

Two Nigerian actors Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel, who kidnapped while returning from a movie set in Ozalla, Enugu State, have been freed on Wednesday, the Actors Guild of Nigeria has said.

The two were released unhurt after their abductors “were touched by the spirit of God”, the guild said in a statement posted on its Instagram page

The statement, signed by Monalisa Chinda Coker, Director of Communications Actors Guild of Nigeria, reads: “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, Ejezie 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.”

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