Chiwetalu Agu released from custody the day after his arrest

Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu was released from army custody a day after he was arrested for wearing an outfit resembling the Biafran flag.

This was made known via a video posted by Nollywood actor Emeka Ike on his Instagram page Friday, where Agu was filmed with two representatives of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.

According to the video, Agu was released via the intervention of the AGN and according to one of the representatives, the actor is vigorous and generous.

When asked for comment, Agu said, “Continue to support Nollywood. It is the only hope we have to sustain our public and private life.

The punch previously reported that soldiers arrested the actor around the Upper Iweka Bridge in Onitsha for wearing an outfit with Biafran inscriptions.

Agu was said to have been on a charity mission with the less privileged when he was arrested by soldiers.

The Nigerian military said in a statement that the actor was arrested “while inciting members of the public and asking for support for the outlawed indigenous peoples of Biafra.”

Fans and colleagues of the Nollywood actor were outraged as the celebrity spent his first night in Nigerian military custody after his arrest on Thursday.

Ohanaeze spokesperson Alex Ogbonnia, who spoke to The PUNCH in a telephone interview on Thursday, called the continued harassment of Igbo by security guards from other sections condemnable and called for his release. immediate.

Olayomi Koiki, spokesperson for besieged Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Igboho, also condemned the actor’s arrest in a Facebook Publish. “When is it a crime for someone to wear clothes in the colors of Biafra? he inquired.

With its release, Nollywood stars and fans expressed their gratitude to AGN, for their swift response.

Emeka Ike wrote: “Thanks to the Actors Guild of Nigeria for the quick response. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and your team. It’s good to find Chiwetalu Agu.

Actress Chizzy Alichi wrote: “Uncle Chinwetalu Agu has been released. He is safe and sound. All thanks to God and to all who have contributed in one way or another.