Popular Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu, also known as Shina Rambo, narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation on Saturday when gunmen attacked a drinking bar in Cameroon.
A few months ago, the actor gained attention for being spotted in a well-known Southeast market, selling second-hand clothing, commonly referred to as ‘Okirika.’
The film company that had invited Madu to Bamenda, Cameroon, on November 23, 2023, to participate in a film project, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday. According to the statement, unidentified gunmen stormed the drinking spot where the actor was socializing with a few others around 10 pm on Saturday.
The attack resulted in the tragic loss of four lives and left over ten individuals with severe injuries.
The statement issued by the film company reads, “DAMA Films received Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu on November 23, 2023, in Bamenda for a movie shoot advocating against hard drug addiction.
“While concluding the movie, we received an invite for a guest appearance at BIG G VIP, located at Mile 3 Nkwen. The snooker championship organized by Big G began at 3 pm, everything went well, with fans meeting Sylvester Madu. At past 10 pm, we heard gunshots from outside, and many ran helter-skelter, leading to the deaths of four civilians and over 10 wounded. The police intervened, securing the safety of Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu and dispersing the crowd.
“The police are currently conducting investigations to this effect, as they assured the safety of Sylvester Madu and his subsequent excursion to his country, Nigeria.”