Abubakar Yakubu, the newly elected President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has reportedly been arrested following a tragic car accident in Surulere, Lagos.
Yakubu clinched the AGN presidency in a closely contested election, defeating veteran actress Rita Daniels with 116 votes to 113, while three ballots were declared invalid.
His victory marked a historic milestone as he became the first Northern Nigerian to head the Guild since its formal registration in 1998.
Just days after his narrow win, Yakubu was allegedly involved in a fatal accident in Surulere, which reportedly claimed the life of a pedestrian.
Following the crash, he was taken into custody at the Barracks Police Station in Surulere, while authorities begin investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
No official statement has yet been released regarding the cause of the crash or the potential charges against him.
The incident has sparked shock and concern across the entertainment industry with many supporters emphasizing that Yakubu should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
As the police investigation continues, Nollywood stakeholders are closely monitoring developments. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether Yakubu will face charges, be released, or exonerated.
For now, a moment of celebration for AGN has turned into a sudden tragedy, leaving many awaiting clarity on what exactly transpired.
