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I Was Traumatised After Escaping Assassination Attack - Actress Angela Okorie

Nollywood actress and singer Angela Okorie recently shared her harrowing experience, revealing the deep emotional toll she endured following a narrow escape from an assassination attempt back in December 2019.

In an intimate podcast conversation hosted by her colleague, Iyabo Ojo, Okorie disclosed the profound impact the incident had on her mental health. Recounting the trauma, she detailed the lingering effects, including a relentless battle with insomnia and acute stress disorder, which persisted for over three years. Okorie confessed to living under constant security surveillance during this tumultuous period.

The actress strongly alleged that the attack was orchestrated by someone within the movie industry, painting a disturbing picture of betrayal and danger lurking within her professional circle. Reflecting on the terrifying ordeal, she expressed the ongoing fear and paranoia that compelled her to maintain tight security measures, even in situations where it felt unnecessary.

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Okorie’s distressing experience resurfaced memories of the assassination attempt in 2019 when she took to Instagram to share the shocking revelation. At that time, she disclosed the chilling details, stating that she narrowly evaded death with ten bullets removed from her head and two from dangerously close to her eyes.

Her recent candid discussion sheds light on the enduring impact of the traumatic event and the profound challenges she faced on her journey to recovery.