A Nollywood actor, identified as “Juwon” was on Monday reportedly killed by suspected herdsmen along Ogbomoso/Ilorin Expressway.
The bandits were said to have attacked motorists, including some Nollywood actors going to shoot a film on at Otte area of the expressway.
The Kwara state police public relations officer (PPRO), Ajayi Okasanmi, cofirmed the incident said.
“It was along Ogbomoso/Ilorin expressway. He also said that the incident involved some actors and actresses going to shooSt a film at a location, adding that investigation had commenced on the incident towards arresting the perpetrators” she said
It was gathered that the suspected herders suddenly got into the middle of the road and started shooting sporadically.
Unfortunately, “Juwon” was hit by a stray bullet.
The deceased was said to be a personal assistant to a popular Yoruba actress, Toyosi Adesanya.
The distressed actress told journalists that she was on her way to Ilorin for a movie production, when the incident happened, calling on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to ensure security of lives and property.
She said,”We can’t continue like to this. The poor boy’s life was just taken away like that.
“We can’t continue to be held to Ransome by some armed bandits. The FG should come to our aid”.