VETERAN actor, Chinwetalu Agu, who was reported to have been arrested by Nigeria soldiers in Onitsha has been released.
Chinwetalu Agu was arrested by Nigeria soldiers for wearing an outfit with the Biafran flag inscribed on it.
Note that the Nigeria Government has banned anyone from displaying the Biafra flag in any part of the country.
Confirming his release, a colleague by the name Chizzy Alichi wrote on Social media:
"Uncle Chiwetalu Agu has been released. He is safe and sound. All thanks to God and anyone who contributed one way or the other,"
The Nigeria army also released a statement saying that the actor was arrested for inciting members of the public and soliciting for support for IPOB.