Nollywood Actor, Emmanuel Ehummadu, aka Labista has reacted to news making round on social media of his arrest after an End SARS Protest in Umuahia, Abia State Capital.
The protest which happened on Monday, 19th October 2020 in Umuahia ended in chaos after the security agents dispersed the protesters with teargas and shotting of live ammunition.
After the protest, news were flying on social media that the actor has been arrested and his whereabouts still unknown.
Addressing the media and setting the record straight, Labista said no security agents arrested him, according to him, he is now in Lagos, healthy and feeling okay.
He went further to say that people should desist from peddling false news, especially in times like this.
He said;
“Let Me Use This Opportunity To Debunk The Information Making Round All Social Media That I Emmanuel Ehumadu Was Arrested During The Peaceful Protest In Umuahia.
“Yes There Was A Peaceful #Endsars Protest In Umuahia Which I Was Part Of… It Was All Peaceful Until We Were Teargased By Members Of The Nigerian Police…
“In The Middle Of The Commotion, I Left The Ground Immediately Back To My Hotel..then Heard About The Shooting At Lagos Toll Gate… It Became A Very Emotional Moment For Me As I Cried Myself To Sleep.
“I Woke Up This Morning To The Rumour That I Was Arrested And Have Been Receiving Calls From Friends Family Fans And Well Wishers. I Want To State Categorically That I Was Not Arrested Or Shot.
“I am Fine, Healthy And Strong. Thank You All For Your Concerns. God Bless Abia State And God Bless Nigeria.
