May 14, 2026

Juwon Awe: Yoruba actor killed by armed bandits

By Damilola A.

Juwon Awe, a fast-rising Yoruba actor, has been killed by armed bandits on Monday, January 27, 2020.

According to his colleague, Ibrahim Chatta, Awe was attacked by gunmen while traveling from Ilorin with a female actor, Toyosi Adesanya.

Chatta disclosed this through his Instagram page on Tuesday.

He posted, “He was young and promising, full of HOPE. Juwon was working in my industry as a continuity manager and a driver trying to make ends meet. He was attacked and murdered today by three Fulani and a Yoruba armed bandits while driving a known female actor Toyosi Adesanya from Ilorin. Adieu Juwon.”

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