Juwon Awe, identified as a “fast-rising” Nollywood actor has been reportedly killed by armed bandits on Monday, 27 January 2020.
His colleague, Ibrahim Chatta, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram.
He wrote, “He was young and promising, full of HOPE. Juwon was working in my industry as a continuity manager and a driver trying to make ends meet.
“He was attacked and murdered today by the three Fulani and a Yoruba armed bandits while driving a known female Actor (Toyosi Adesanya) @adesanyatoyosi_ileyemi to Ilorin. Adieu Juwon,” he added
The armed men according to reports, attacked some motorists, including some Nollywood actors along Ogbomoso Ilorin Expressway on Monday, the 27th of January, 2020.
Before his demise, The deceased was said to be a personal assistant to a popular Yoruba actress, Toyosi Adesanya, who was also making the same journey.
According to Premium Times, the actress confirmed that she was on her way to Ilorin for a movie production when the unfortunate incident took place, calling on the Federal Government to “come to our aid”.
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”.
Also confirming the incident, the Kwara state police public relations officer (PPRO), Ajayi Okasanmi said that it was along Ogbomoso/Ilorin expressway.
He further stated that the incident involved some actors and actresses going to shoot a film at a location, adding that investigation had commenced on the incident towards arresting the perpetrators.