Yoruba actor, Juwon Awe, shot dead

Date: 2020-01-29

A fast-rising Yoruba actor, Juwon Awe, was killed by armed bandits in Ote, Kwara State, on Monday, police said.

His colleague, Ibrahim Chatta broke the news on Instagram on Monday night.

According to Chatta, the deceased was murdered by armed men while journeying from Ilorin with a female actor, Toyosi Adesanya.

He wrote, "He was young and promising, full of HOPE. Juwon was working in my industry as a continuity manager and a driver trying to make ends meet. He was attacked and murdered today by three Fulani and a Yoruba armed bandits while driving a known female actor Toyosi Adesanya from Ilorin. Adieu Juwon."

Chatta also confirmed the incident when PREMIUM TIMES contacted him on Tuesday.

He said, "The actress, Toyosi, who was with him when they were attacked is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. Toyosi wasn't shot but sh sustained injuries when they were trying to run away. Sadly, Juwon was shot in the head when he attempted to escape and he died immediately.

"It happened in Ote, which is on the outskirts of Ilorin. Toyosi told me it was a robbery attempt. Toyosi, who was rushed to the hospital after sustaining injuries during the incident was returning. They were attacked and murdered by three Fulani men and a Yoruba armed bandits. Toyosi confirmed this to me".

The spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Ajayi Okasannmi-Jeffrey, confirmed the incident when this newspaper contacted him on Tuesday.

He said, "The commissioner of police has ordered an investigation into the matter. It is a very unusual occurrence in Kwara State and the command is not taking it lightly. Sadly, a life was lost and we are on top of the matter. We gathered that the victims are actors. We have also involved local vigilantes, who are combing the bushes in addition to police efforts".

Known for his role as 'Juwon' in 2018 movie, "My Stepmother", the late actor worked majorly behind-the-scene as a continuity manager, location manager and sometimes, a location driver.

The news of his death broke on social media on Monday night and has thrown the Yoruba movie industry into mourning.

Other actors like Odunlade Adekola, Jaiye Kuti, Lateef Adedimeji and Fausat Balogun have expressed shock over the unexpected incident and condoled with late Awe's family.

Source

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Adeleke Ogungbe     Agor     Titus Suberu-Ajibola     Niyi Ogundiran     NYSC     Abdulmumini AbdulRazaq     Islamic Development Bank     Garba Dogo     Basit Olatunji     Adamu B. Yaqubu     Saidu Kawu     National Party Of Nigeria     Ajibola Saliu Ajia     Fatai Garuba Labaka     Abdullahi Samari     Bolaji Abdullahi     Umar Danladi Shero     Col. Taiwo     Dagbalodo     Oloje     April 11     Onilorin Of Ilorin     Pakata     SDP     Agor Market     Muhammadu Gobir     Galadiman Ngeri     Vasolar-Kwara Company Ltd     Galadima     Kwara State Television (KWTV)     Olatunji Moronfoye     United Nigeria Congress Party     Ibrahim Taiwo Road     Ilota     Khairat Gwadabe     Council Of The Wise     National Information Technology Development Agency     Imam Gambari     Kunle Suleiman     Sobi FM     Mahee Abdulkadir     Sarkin Malamai     Is\'haq Modibbo Kawu     Elesie Of Esie     Afin Descendants Union Of Odo-Owa     Jeunkunu-Malete-Bani     Odogun Olushola Gabriel     Bahago     Muyiwa Oladipo Kanu     Zaratu Umar     Olaiya Zuberu     Danhawa     Simeon Sayomi     2017 Budget     Apaola     Ghali Alaaya     HYPPADEC     Fatai Olodo     PAACO-PCL Consortium     College Of Health     Afolabi-Oshatimehin     Post-utme     Nurudeen Muhammed     Baaziki Sulaiman     Kwha.gov.ng     Yusuf Lanre Badmus     Oke-opin     Olabode Towoju     Abdulraufu Mustapha     Ben Duntoye     Solomon Edoja     Women Radio     EFCC     Labour Party     Yakub Ali-Agan     Ajasse-Ipo     Umar Ahmed Gunu    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Gbemi Saraki     Neuropsychiatric Hospital     Femi Agbaje     Ebola     Mahee Abdulkadir     Dagbalodo     Tafida Of Ilorin     Mary Arinde     Rex Olawoye     Zaratu Umar     Goodluck Jonathan     NYSC     Yahaya Muhammad     Kayode Ishola     Olabode George Towoju     Baba Issa Awoye     Fawenu     Quran     Hamza Usman     Lanre Issa Onilu     08001000100     Code Of Conduct Bureau     KWSIEC     Ayobami Seriki     Lasiele Alabi Yahaya     Oba David Oyerinola Adedunmoye     GAMA     Yahaya A Paniyaro     Donatus Ejidike     Government High School Adeta     Inside Kwara     Iqra Books     Onilorin Of Ilorin     Kwara State Infrastructure Development Fund     Kayode Oyin Zubair     Oya State     AGILE Programme     IHS Towers     IFK     Kannike     Oladipo Akanmu Tolani     Abdulmajeed Wahab     Issa Baba     Maigida Soludero Transit     Charles Ibitoye     Balikis Jawondo     Mutawali     Abdulhakeem Adelaja Amao     Mohammed Alabi Lawal     General Hospital, Offa     Oniye     Suwa-Arabs     Abdullahi Biffo     George Innih     Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone     Mumeen Lah     Toyosi Thomas     Lai Gobir     Theophilus Oyebiyi     KWASIEC     Olupako Of Share     Yakubu Mohammed Abdullahi     Kola Adesina     Facemasks     Kwara 2023     Kola Bukoye     The Herald     Kawu     Ilesha-Gwanara     Gbajabiamila     ANCOPPS     Timothy Akangbe     Agor Market     Sidikat Akaje     Yusuf Lanre Badmas     Dan Masanin     Lawan