Renowned Nigerian actor and lawyer, Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic murders of a Ghanaian woman and her Nigerian friend in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.
The victims, Celine Chidinma Ndidum and Afibah Tandoh, had reportedly traveled to Aba in April to meet a business partner. Tragically, they were killed by the very person they had gone to visit.
The alleged perpetrator, Andrew Amaechi Ochekwo, was shot dead by police while attempting to escape custody during his transport to Abuja.
In an emotional video posted on social media, Kanayo O. Kanayo conveyed his heartfelt sorrow over the incident, stressing the risks young people take when forming online friendships and traveling to meet strangers.
“I come to you with a heavy heart because of bad news emanating from Aba. I ask myself, can you really advise these Gen Z, this current generation, on friendship?” Kanayo questioned. He highlighted the dangers of meeting strangers from social media, referencing a previous case where a woman named Cynthia disappeared after traveling from Abuja to Lagos to meet her boyfriend.
“Now we have Celine and Afibah from Ghana, that’s not a good one. I don’t know what they call runs or hookup,” he said, emphasizing that economic hardships cannot justify risking one’s life.
Generation Z, or Gen Z, refers to individuals born between 1995 and 2010, known for their extensive use of the internet and social media.
Kanayo, speaking from a paternal perspective, urged young people to critically evaluate their decisions when traveling to meet strangers. “Hard work is what it takes, whether you like it or not. Truth is bitter, and young girls must be appreciated, especially those doing small businesses to survive,” he stated.
He concluded with a stern warning to those who exploit others: “To those of you preying, the law will catch up with you.”
This incident has sparked a wider discussion on the safety of meeting online acquaintances and the responsibilities of young people in ensuring their personal safety.
Veteran Nigerian actor and lawyer Anayo Modestus Onyekwere MFR, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, has reacted to the news of two ladies, a Nigerian and a Ghanaian, who were allegedly killed in Abia State, Nigeria, by a businessman they met on Facebook. pic.twitter.com/16VTENeg66
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