Tragedy On Set: Two Nollywood Stars Die After Eating Rice, Drinking Wine — Police Launch Probe

The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of two unidentified Nollywood actors in Owerri, the state capital, following a meal of rice and wine consumed on a movie set.

Nollywood actor Stanley Ontop shared the tragic news via his Instagram page on Friday, disclosing that four actors were rushed to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri. Unfortunately, two of them were declared dead on arrival.

According to him, the victims had eaten rice and drunk wine provided by an unnamed movie director after wrapping up a film shoot.

Reacting to the incident, the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of death.

Okoye stated that the movie director and three other female crew members have been taken into custody and are currently assisting with the investigation.

“Yes, the Command is aware of the tragic case of suspected unnatural death. I can confirm that two individuals were declared dead, while two others are currently receiving treatment,” he said.

He further added, “The Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has ordered a pathological examination of the deceased to ascertain the exact cause of death.”