August 10, (THEWILL) – Following the release of Nollywood actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornell on Thursday, August 4, it has now been revealed the exact amount of money paid for the ransom of Okereke.
The Actors, who were abducted at a movie set, were released by their abductors after parting with the sum of N3 million.
A source alleged that the sum was paid by the family of the abducted film star.
Okereke, in a previous interview, had revealed that indeed, her family paid a ransom for her release and it was her husband that delivered the ransom.
It was further alleged that the sum of N3 million was accepted because the kidnappers had cleaned out the entire sum of money in Okereke’s bank accounts a few days after they were abducted.
“The kidnappers had earlier wiped Okereke’s bank accounts using her ATM card before the families paid the N3 million ransom after they made a contact to which negotiation of their release began”, the source added.
Speaking of her ordeal in the kidnappers’ den, Okereke said, “My BP is high, but to God be the glory for all of you. Your effort and your prayers ensured that Cynthia is alive. I will act for you people and continue to work for you. They thought I was going away, but I am not.
“For a good one week, I was there without water or food. But today, I say God to you be all the glory forever and ever.”
The actors were reported missing on July 28, after their family members confirmed they didn’t return home from a film location at Ozalla Town, Enugu State.