Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornell, two Nollywood stars who were abducted by gunmen in Enugu have regained freedom.
The duo were reportedly freed in the late hours of Wednesday, after days in captivity.
Their abductors had demanded $100,000 ransom for their release, a demand that rattled Nollywood stars.
Monalisa Chinda Coker, Director of Communications, Actors Guild of Nigeria announced their release in a statement on Thursday.
“This is to gladly inform the public that the kidnapped actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel Agbogidi have been released unhurt,” the statement said.
“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.”