Veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, who was arrested by the Nigerian Army for wearing an outfit with the Biafran flag on it, has been released.
Agu was released by the Army 24 hours after his arrest on Thursday in Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra State.
He was released today October 8 after the leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria mediated.
The news of his release was shared by some of his colleagues on social media on October 8, 2021.
Actress Chizzy Alichi wrote: “Uncle Chiwetalu Agu has been released.
“He is safe and sound.
“All thanks to God and anyone who contributed one way or the other.”
Recall that The Eagle Online earlier reported that Agu was arrested on October 7 in Onitsha.
The actor was spotted wearing an outfit with the Biafran flag inscribed on it.
The Army later released a statement where it revealed that the actor was arrested for inciting members of the public and soliciting for support for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra.
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