Kanayo O. Kanayo Urges Nollywood to Secure Licences for Prop Guns After Delta Incident

Veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has warned Nollywood colleagues to obtain official licences for fake firearms used on set. His call follows the tragic death of Mene Ogidi in Delta State during a police operation that reportedly mistook prop guns for real weapons. Speaking out in a passionate statement, Kanayo stressed that proper licences could prevent misunderstandings with law enforcement. He urged filmmakers and actors to visit their nearest police command to regularise their props and avoid future tragedies. The actor’s remarks have ignited a broader debate on set safety and policing practices in Nigeria’s film industry. Many see his advice as both a precautionary measure and a critique of how officers handle firearm-related situations.

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