Gunmen attack movie set; 4 dead, 10 injured. Actor Sylvester Madu narrowly escapes

Actor Sylvester Madu from Nollywood narrowly escaped a life-threatening incident when gunmen attacked a movie location. Sylvester Madu had recently relocated to Bamenda, Cameroon, on November 23, 2023, to engage in a film project, receiving an enthusiastic welcome from Cameroonian fans excited to witness the talent of the seasoned actor.

However, the evening of Saturday, November 25, took a grim turn around 10 o’clock when unidentified gunmen unleashed an attack on a drinking spot where Sylvester Madu and a small group were present, creating chaos and resulting in casualties. Tragically, the incident claimed the lives of four individuals and inflicted serious injuries on more than ten others.

Sylvester Madu, Nigerian actor. Source: Google

Fortunately, Sylvester Madu emerged unharmed, thanks to the prompt intervention of the Cameroonian police, who swiftly addressed the situation. The severity of the incident was further confirmed through a press release issued by the film company that had invited Sylvester Madu to Cameroon for the shoot.

The text of the statement reads as follows:

“PRESS STATEMENT

Bamenda, 26 November 2023- Sylvester Madu | ABAKWA Movie

DAMA Films received Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu aka Shina Rambo on Thursday the 23rd of November 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 death of 4 civilians and over 10 wounded. The police intervened securing the safety of the Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu and dispersed the crowd.

From Midnight, in the spirit of goodwill, onlookers carried the wounded to the nearest hospitals PMI Nkwen and Regional Hospital, where they are presently receiving treatment. The Police are currently conducting investigations to this effect. They promise the safety of Nollywood Actor Sylvester Madu and his subsequent excursion to his country Nigeria. DAMA Film sends a heartfelt condolence to the parents, siblings, and friends who we join in mourning the deceased.

DAMA Films acknowledges the unfortunate happenings and regrets not taking better measures. These grave effects go into consideration in future projects. For more information contact +237654903405.”

Refer to the statement below: