Nollywood actress narrates ‘life-threatening’ incident at Lagos store

Nollywood actress, Carolyna Hutching, has voiced her distress on social media following an encounter at the Ashluxury store in Lekki, Lagos. According to Hutchings, the incident also involved veteran actress Shan George and three other individuals. Trouble started when Hutching and George parked for less than 15 minutes in front of the store waiting for […]

Nollywood actress, Carolyna Hutching, has voiced her distress on social media following an encounter at the Ashluxury store in Lekki, Lagos.

According to Hutchings, the incident also involved veteran actress Shan George and three other individuals.

Trouble started when Hutching and George parked for less than 15 minutes in front of the store waiting for an Uber.

She said despite there being no visible ‘no parking’ sign, inadequate lighting, and apparent security measures, they were aggressively confronted by men in plain clothes, even after her spy policeman pleaded with them to be patient.

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Hutchings, in an Instagram post, said the situation escalated to the point where tear gas was used.

The actress said she was hospitalized after the incident.

“There was no violence or weapon from my side, the man who claimed to be a police was only wearing a white kaftan intentionally sprayed tear gas at me, Shan George and other occupants of the vehicle, he later went into the ash luxury premises.

“There has been no public or private apology or acknowledgment from the branding regarding the life-threatening event,” she said.

George, in a post via Instagram, also raised concerns about potential underlying health issues, calling for a thorough investigation into the store’s practices.