Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has appealed to the public to help identify and locate an elderly man accused of stealing mobile phones and other personal belongings during the service of songs for his late colleague, Cjay Nwoks, in Lagos State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Maranatha Church, in the Gbagada area of Lagos, where family members, friends and colleagues gathered to honour the late actor.
Arukwe, in a post shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, October 8, alleged that the man attended the ceremony and stole phones belonging to filmmaker and fashion designer Kingsley Okoye Rex before disappearing. He said CCTV footage from the venue captured the individual and urged anyone with useful information about his identity or whereabouts to contact Rex through his Instagram account, @rexkingsleyok.
Reports indicate that the missing belongings included a purse containing two mobile phones, ATM cards and other valuables. CCTV footage reportedly showed the man taking the purse and transferring it into a purple nylon bag before returning to his seat.
The incident has sparked reactions on social media, with some users alleging that they had encountered similar thefts at other gatherings. However, the allegations against the man have not been independently verified, and no official police statement confirming an arrest was available at the time of reporting.
