By SCM Entertainment Reporter
LEKKI, Lagos – NOLLYWOOD star Angela Okorie has been sensationally arrested following a bitter feud with fellow screen icon Mercy Johnson, The Sun can reveal.
The drama-magnet actress was snatched by specialist cops from the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre during a high-stakes raid at her plush Lagos home.
Sources say the glamorous star spent a night in the cells at the notorious Yaba Panti station because officers couldn’t get her on a flight to the capital quick enough.
Earlier today, Okorie was hauled onto a plane and flown to Abuja under guard. She is expected to be frogmarched into court to face serious allegations of cyber-offences targeting Mercy Johnson—one of Africa’s most beloved TV faces.
A Social Media Slap-Fight Gone South
This isn’t just a tiff over a movie role. The arrest is the climax of a long-running, toxic spat between the two titans of Nigerian cinema.
The Beef: Okorie has spent months firing digital broadsides at Johnson, making a series of wild, unverified claims on social media.
In Nigeria, the Cybercrime Act is no joke. Using the internet to bully, harass, or spread “insulting” information can land even the biggest celebs behind bars for up to ten years.
While Mercy Johnson has largely kept a dignified silence, the police intervention suggests she finally decided to trade scripts for summons.
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the “Nollywood” community, with fans divided between #TeamAngela and #TeamMercy.
If convicted, the actress known for her “tough girl” roles could be facing a real-life stint in the cooler
