It was a sad Tuesday afternoon when Nollywood actor , Clems Onyeka was killed as armed robbers attacked a billion van in Asaba , the capital city of Delta State. The robbers , according to dependable sources , trailed the bullion van from the Benin /Asaba Expressway through Summit Road and intercepted it on the DBS Road , by U & I Foundation , where they engaged the police on escort duty in a shoot -out and the Nollywood ace was hit by a stray bullet . It was also gathered that the robbers , numbering over eight , came out from their Sienna Toyota car in a commando style .
In regard to this great loss in
Nollywood , Nigeriafilms. com, spoke with some movie stars who happened to be colleagues of the late actor . According to Chioma Toplis , ” It is so painful when all his struggles were starting paying off , his life was cut short . What a waste . I have worked with Clems in some movie scenes , during his upcoming days . The news of his death is still very shocking to me .”
Another close pal of the deceased actor , Chigozie Atuanya, said Clems was his very close friend before the evil hands of death snatched him away .
“ He was my very good pal. We do things together. Clems was a very jovial and kind guy. He doesn ’t like trouble . It is so painful that he had to die like this . God knows the best . May his soul rest in peace .” Mimi Orjiekwe urged the AGN to come together and fight for the death of one of their own . She also urged them to consider the three boys Clems left behind.
“ At this time , we call on all true members of AGN 2 speak with one voice on behalf of our colleague , brother and dear friend . Clems at the time of his death left behind 3 sons ; it hurts to know the pains and helplessness which his boys now face and it must be conveyed through our unified voice.
“ Many questions arose after the killing of Clems , but the striking one concerns the fate of his three sons. Truly , what happens to them now? And how do they get by each day in the absence of their sole provider ? Clems ’ death speaks loudly of the injustice that is predominant in our land.
“ His boys are minors and they lack the will and the political muscle to confront the government over this evil . A life of immense value has been lost and his children and Nollywood deserves coherent answers . Brothers and sisters of Actors Guild of Nigeria, now is the time to demand answers.
In all of these we must remember that the fate of his 3 sons now depend on how we resolve to unite and speak in one voice as a loud and indomitable unit . Wherever he is, Clems is watching and he is hoping that as one family we will do right . Pls lend your voice by spreading this message . ” Mimi said in a Blackberry Broadcast .
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