Actor Sylvester Madu narrowly escapes death as gunmen kill four in Cameroon

On Saturday, a tragic incident occurred in Cameroon where four individuals lost their lives while Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu, also known as Shina Rambo, narrowly escaped death. Madu had recently relocated to Bamenda, Cameroon, on November 23, 2023, for a film project.

The film company that had invited Madu confirmed the incident in a statement released on Monday. According to the statement, unidentified gunmen attacked a drinking spot where Madu was socializing with a few others around 10 pm on Saturday. The assault resulted in the deaths of four people, and more than 10 individuals sustained serious injuries.

“DAMA Films welcomed Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu on the 23rd of November 2023 in Bamenda for a movie shoot addressing the issue of hard drug addiction. As we were concluding the movie, we received an invitation for a guest appearance at BIG G VIP, located at Mile 3 Nkwen. The snooker championship organized by Big G started at 3 pm, and everything proceeded smoothly, with fans interacting with Sylvester Madu. However, past 10 pm, gunshots were heard from outside, causing panic and chaos, resulting in the tragic deaths of four civilians and injuries to over 10 others. The police intervened, ensuring the safety of Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu and dispersing the crowd.

“Current investigations by the police are ongoing, and they have assured the safety of Sylvester Madu during his subsequent return to his home country, Nigeria.”