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By Emmanuel Adeleke
Actor Moses Armstrong has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl
The actor was nabbed by operatives of Akwa Ibom State Police Command over the incident.
President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, who confirmed the Armstrong’s arrest in a chat with news men, described the case as “a very serious one.”
“To get involved with a child as young as 16 years is not something I and the association I represent, would stand for. This is a very sad development involving a member of ours, but I wouldn’t want to comment any further on this case,” he said.
Rollas disclosed that the case is being prosecuted by the first lady of Akwa Ibom State, Martha Udom Emmanuel, through her NGO, Family Empowerment and Youth Re-Orientation Path Initiative.
He also distanced the Guild from the horrendous act.
Amstrong is currently the Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Agricutural Projects.