Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has shared a frightening experience from the set of Omo Ghetto: The Saga, revealing that armed robbers once attacked the hotel where cast and crew were lodged during filming in Ebute Metta, Lagos.
Speaking in a recent interview “With Chide”, Bimbo said the attackers appeared to be specifically looking for Funke Akindele, the film’s producer and lead actress, following earlier tensions with hoodlums around the filming location.
According to her, the production often faced disturbances because the movie portrayed street life, which some boys in the area felt reflected their reality. Despite increased security, the situation escalated one night after filming had ended.
Bimbo explained that close to midnight, they heard loud noises and shouts of “Ole” as the attackers tried to force their way into the hotel. Panic broke out, and the women began praying as the intruders attempted to gain access.
Realising Funke was the main target, the actresses tried to hide her inside the room before the attackers eventually broke in. Bimbo recalled that the men repeatedly called Funke’s name and later dragged her downstairs to her car, forcing her to sing and dance while armed.
She added that while only a few men entered the hotel, many others were stationed outside, leaving everyone helpless. Security forces were eventually alerted, gunshots were fired, and the attackers fled the scene.
Bimbo said the incident left a deep emotional impact on everyone involved and described it as a close brush with death.
“We truly thank God,” she said, reflecting on the night that could have ended very differently.
