Chiwetalu Agu Narrates How SSS, soldiers Treated Him In Detention

The ace Nollywood actor, Chinwetalu Agu, has explained how the men of Nigerian Army and State Security Service treated him while in their custodial at different occasions of arrest.

Contrary to some reports, Agu revealed that operatives of the different security agencies treated him with deference while in detention.

Recall that the 65-year-old actor was arrested in Upper Iweka Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State while sharing loaves of bread to the less privileged.

He was hawk lifted by soldiers for wearing an outfit designed with the rising sun with marching red and black colours.

Shortly after he release, within 48 hours, he was rearrested by the SSS and flown to Abuja for further investigation probably to find out the reason for his choice of adorning in a seeming Biafran flag designed flowing dress.

SSS released him following intervention of Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN backed by Chief Mike Ozekhome.

Speaking on his release, activist lawyer, Mike Ozekhome said SSS released Agu after they searching his phone and found nothing incriminating.

Narrating his experience while in detention, Agu said no security operatives “touched” him.

Agu disclosed this at Enugu on Thursday during a welcome back event organized by AGN members.

The veteran actor said most of the security agents tried to familiarize themselves with him while in detention.

He said: “It didn’t start well but God took control. I was only buying bread for the poor. Soldiers came in and started scattering things. They said they are calling me in the office but they did not tell me my offence. Because they did not tell me my offence, I refused to follow them.

“That drama that took place was important so that they will know that Igbo are here. That moment of Upper Iweka till the time we got to the army barracks close to Zik Mausoleum, to 82 Division of the Nigerian Army and to SSS office in Abuja, nobody touched me. They treated me with respect.

“Every officer wanted to be involved in the case so that they can have opportunity to interact with Chinwetalu Agu.”