Renowned Nigerian actor and lawyer, Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, better known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the alleged murder of a Ghanaian woman and her Nigerian friend in Aba, the capital of Abia State, Nigeria.
In a tragic turn of events, Celine Chidinma Ndidum and Afibah Tandoh, who reportedly traveled to Aba in April to meet a business partner, were killed by the very person they had gone to visit.
The suspected kidnapper, Andrew Amaechi Ochekwo, was shot dead by police while attempting to escape custody during his transport to Abuja.
In a heartfelt social media video, veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo expressed his deep sorrow over the incident, highlighting the dangers young people face by forming online friendships and traveling long distances to meet strangers.
“I come to you with a heavy heart because of bad news from Aba. I ask myself, can you really advise this Gen Z, this current generation, on friendship?” Kanayo questioned.
He pointed out the dangers of meeting strangers from social media, referencing a previous case where a woman named Cynthia disappeared after traveling from Abuja to Lagos to meet her boyfriend.
“Now we have Celine and Afibah from Ghana; that’s not good. I don’t know what they call runs or hookup,” he said, emphasizing that economic hardships cannot justify risking one’s life.
Kanayo O. Kanayo, speaking from a paternal perspective, urged young people to critically evaluate their decisions when traveling to meet strangers.
“Hard work is what it takes, whether you like it or not. Truth is bitter, and young girls must be appreciated, especially those doing small businesses to survive,” he stated.
He concluded with a stern warning to those who exploit others:
“To those of you preying, the law will catch up with you.” This incident has sparked a broader discussion on the safety of meeting online acquaintances and the responsibilities of young people in ensuring their personal safety.
Veteran Nigerian actor and lawyer Anayo Modestus Onyekwere MFR, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, has reacted to the news of two ladies, a Nigerian and a Ghanaian, who were allegedly killed in Abia State, Nigeria, by a businessman they met on Facebook. pic.twitter.com/16VTENeg66
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