Popular Nollywood Actor Ifeanyi Azodo Arrested for Alleged Roberry

Popular Nollywood actor, Ifeanyi Azodo, has been arrested by the police in the Onitsha Anambra state for alleged robbery. The Area Commander of Onitsha Police Area Command, Abubakar Yahaya, confirmed Azodo’s arrest to some journalists in his office.

This was what Mr Abubakar said, “There was acase against him and we just invited him over to make a statement and we just released him on bail because it is a “bailable” offence. If you want details of the matter, then go to the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO).

“Don’t quote me wrong, I said we had a case reported against him and we invited him for questioning and along the line we found out that he took laws into his hands and in the course of our investigation we found him wanting.  However, we have recovered about 80% of the missing items in relation with the matter and investigation is still ongoing.”

Asked when police would arraign Azodo, the area commander said that would depend on the outcome of investigation.

A top police officer told New Telegraph that owner of a hotel in Onitsha reported the case of robbery against Azodo.

According to investigation, Ifeanyi Azodo invited a 30-year-old man into the hotel. During their discussion, there arose a misunderstanding between them which attracted the hotel management who invited the police. The man, who gave his name as Stephen, did not speak on the cause of the argument.

When contacted through a text message, Azodo replied “Ya bro got ur message. Will call you once i’m done shooting.”

Nevertheless, Ifeanyi Azodo did not call at press time. The PPRO, ASP Nkiru Nwode, confirmed Azodo’s arrest. Nwode said that it was a case of robbery not Homosexuality as being rumored in some quaters.