Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation in Bamenda, Cameroon, where he was working on a film project. The acclaimed actor arrived in Cameroon on November 23, 2023, receiving an enthusiastic welcome from local fans eager to witness his cinematic prowess.
However, tragedy struck on Saturday, November 25, around ten o’clock at night, when unidentified gunmen attacked a drinking establishment where Sylvester Madu and others were present, resulting in chaos. The assailants claimed the lives of four people and left over ten others with severe injuries.
Thankfully, Sylvester Madu emerged unharmed due to the prompt intervention of the Cameroonian police, who swiftly addressed the situation. The incident was confirmed by a press release issued by DAMA Films, the film company that invited Sylvester Madu to Cameroon for the movie shoot.
The statement reads:
PRESS STATEMENT
Bamenda, 26 November 2023- Sylvester Madu | ABAKWA Movie
DAMA Films received Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu aka Shina Rambo on Thursday, the 23rd of November 2023, in Bamenda for a Movie shoot advocating against hard drug addiction. While concluding the movie, we received an invite for a guest appearance at BIG G VIP located at Mile 3 Nkwen. The snooker championship organized by Big G began at 3 pm; everything went well with fans meeting Sylvester Madu. At past 10 pm, we heard gunshots from outside, and many ran helter-skelter, leading to the death of 4 civilians and over 10 wounded. The police intervened securing the safety of the Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu and dispersed the crowd.
From Midnight, in the spirit of goodwill, onlookers carried the wounded to the nearest hospitals PMI Nkwen and Regional Hospital, where they are presently receiving treatment. The Police are currently conducting investigations to this effect. They promise the safety of Nollywood Actor Sylvester Madu and his subsequent excursion to his country Nigeria. DAMA Film sends heartfelt condolences to the parents, siblings, and friends who we join in mourning the deceased.
DAMA Films acknowledges the unfortunate happenings and regrets not taking better measures. These grave effects go into consideration in future projects…”
