Nollywood lovers and fans have expressed shock as the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of a renowned Nollywood actor, Olarenwaju James, widely known as Baba Ujesha, for defiling a minor.
According to the report by the Lagos State Police Command, preliminary findings revealed that Baba Ujesha started assaulting the victim 7 years ago when she was 7.
Shocking reactions have trailed the news on social media.
@Lawyerwasiu said: “this news about #BabaIjesha allegedly defiling a minor is very sad. He’s one of my favourite Nollywood actors. I find him very funny! And I am aware he’s an indigene of Ile-Ife (paternal side) while his mother, Ilesha. He once said in an interview that he’s an “Ije-Ife” man.”
@alutadarf said: “what Will A 41 Years Old Man See On The Body Of A 7 Year Old Child To Make Him Act So Satanic? With All The Rumoured Fringe Benefits Of #Nollywood, What Will Make Such An Excuse Of A Man Sustain His Devilish Acts For 7 Full Years?”
@Temiyardpipu said: “the story of Baba Ijesha defiling a Minor is so disgusting 😷😷… Mehn for good 7years …”
@iamlanreahmed said: “ahn ahn 😟😟 and I like this man o… Which kind falling of hand be this 😤😤”