Veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu has been released about 24 hours after he was arrested by Nigerian soldiers.

Shan George tells

The Nigerian actor was apprehended on Thursday, October 7, by the Nigerian Army at Upper Iweka, Onitsha, Anambra state for putting on Biafra regalia.

He was then taken to 82 Division Enugu, where video emerged of him being questioned while sitting on the floor.

Following his arrest, a number of Nigerians, including his Nollywood colleagues, called for his release.

He was released today October 8, after the leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria mediated.

Here’s a video of him following his release,

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