Confirmed reports on Sunday have it that armed gunmen ambushed famous Nigerian actor, Sylvester Madu who was in Cameroon for a movie shoot.
The attack left 3 of his movie crew dead and 8 others injured as he barely escaped death.
The actor had been in Bamenda, Cameroon, at the invitation of local filmmakers to shoot a film titled ‘Abakwa’. However, while Sylvester and the team were relaxing at a leisure site in Bamenda, commotion arose when infamous Cameroonian militia Ambazonia Boys, also known as Amba Boys, struck.
The Amba Boys said that the owner of the bar brought Sylvester without first settling them. This argument became heated, resulting in a shootout.
Panic engulfed the recreation area, with many finding refuge on the ground. It was gathered that the Nigerian actor hid in the VIP section, crouching in a corner.
According to reports, military forces quickly intervened to restore order. When they arrived, they engaged the Amba Boys, and Sylvester was carried away in a military vehicle.