Popular Nollywood actor Jerry Williams has allegedly been arrested, triggered concern across the entertainment industry.
According to reports circulating online, the arrest took place under mysterious circumstances, with insiders calling for urgent clarification from authorities.
The alarm was first raised by Stanley Ontop, a film producer and associate of Williams, who shared details of the incident via his social media account.
Ontop claimed the actor was taken by security operatives led by their colleague, Nwafor Franklin, also known as “Izutech”, to Benin City.
He said the operatives arrived without prior notice, entered Williams’ home, and forcefully took him away in a convoy.
“I followed them in my car but lost track. If anything happens to Jerry Williams, Izutech should be held responsible,” Ontop warned in a video statement.
While his remarks have stirred concern, there is no official confirmation yet from the Edo State Police Command or any federal security agency regarding Williams’s arrest or the reason behind it.
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This development comes nearly two years after Jerry Williams was suspended by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) over substance abuse concerns. In June 2023, the AGN described the actor’s behavior on film sets as risky, announcing an indefinite suspension to allow for rehabilitation.
However, by August 2023, the suspension was lifted after the actor completed treatment, and he was declared fit to return to work.
Despite his return to the industry, the actor’s name has remained entangled in controversy. In July 2024, Williams publicly debunked fresh claims linking him to drug relapse, arrest, and asset sales.
He described the rumors as “fabricated lies” and accused certain industry players — including Stanley Ontop — of deliberately tarnishing his image.
