Biafra:My Interrogators Wanted to Interact With A Celebrity – Chiwetalu Agu

By Uche Mbah

Veteran Nollywood comic actor, Chinwetalu Agu, said the operatives of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) “wanted to be involved in the case so that they can have the opportunity to interact with Chiwetalu Agu.”

Recall that Agu was arrested at Upper Iweka, Onitsha, Anambra State on October 7, by soldiers. They claimed he was inciting people, and seeking support for the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB.

He was, however, putting on an outfit with “, Biafran” colors, which may have made the Army believe he was a member of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

He was later released but was rearrested by the DSS, which later took him to Abuja.

But Agu insisted he was treated respectfully by both arms of security. There were palpable fears he may have been manhandled.

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) effected his release from the Army before the DSS took over.

But during a welcome party organized by the AGN, Agu said he was only buying bread and distributing to the poor when he was arrested.

“It didn’t start well, but God took control. I was only buying bread for the poor. Soldiers came in and started scattering things”, he said.

“They said they were calling me in the office but they did not tell me my offense. Because they did not tell me my offense, 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 DSS 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 the opportunity to interact with Chiwetalu Agu.”