- Nollywood actor Maurice Sam survived a shooting attack and plans to quit acting and leave Nigeria have gone viral, though no official confirmation has been provided.
- The reports began after activist VeryDarkMan shared images online showing a damaged Toyota SUV said to belong to the actor.
Social media has been flooded with mixed reactions following unverified claims that Nollywood actor Maurice Sam survived an alleged assassination attempt and plans to leave the film industry and Nigeria for safety reasons.
The reports began after activist VeryDarkMan shared images online showing a damaged Toyota SUV said to belong to the actor. According to the post, more than 20 bullets were allegedly fired at the vehicle, but Sam reportedly survived without injuries.
The activist claimed the actor was considering resigning from Nollywood and relocating abroad permanently to protect himself and his family. The story quickly spread across entertainment blogs, triggering shock, prayers, and concerns about rising insecurity in the country.
However, many social media users have expressed skepticism, pointing out the absence of visible injuries, lack of blood in the images, and no official confirmation from the actor or law enforcement authorities.
Read some of the reactions trailing the post bnelow:
@Asahiwi2
If Maurice Sam truly survived something like this, then that’s grace. And if he’s choosing safety for himself and his family, no one should question that. Peace of mind is priceless.
@iam_juwonl
Truly wickedness of the height, Only God can do this it’s a big miracle,May God keep protecting him
@dmoneygbg
lol why would anyone want to clip Maurice?
@Snr_Gustavo
“For his own Safety and that of his family he is leaving Nigeria.”
Even with this, he should be very careful about people around him
@Amthekenz
God’s protection is real, surviving that is nothing short of a miracle.
@PazzyVal
“Lol. I’m happy he escaped this one. Will this become the story of the new week? What is Nigeria moving into? The question remains: Are we still safe in our dear country?
@victor87666
Omor one of the good actors in Nigeria
@Snr_Gustavo
May God protect and guide us all
Nobody should ever encounter this kind of brutality
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