Bimbo Thomas Recounts Terrifying Armed Robbery Attack on Funke Akindele During Movie Shoot

Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has shared a chilling account of an armed robbery attack she and colleague Funke Akindele experienced while filming the hit movie Omo Ghetto. The actress disclosed that the incident happened late at night and left everyone on set traumatised and fearful for their lives.
Speaking during an interview on the With Chude podcast, Thomas explained that the attack occurred around midnight when they suddenly heard loud banging and shouts of “Ole! Ole!” from outside.

Although they initially checked through the window, they could not see anything suspicious, which made the situation even more confusing and frightening.

As panic set in, they tried to secure themselves inside the room by moving a bed to block the door, but it failed to properly hide Funke Akindele. In a desperate attempt to protect her, Thomas said she asked Akindele to hide under her gown while they knelt down to pray, hoping the attackers would go away.

“Funke Da?” — How Armed Men Targeted Funke Akindele, Bimbo Thomas Reveals

Bimbo Thomas revealed that the attackers eventually forced their way into the room, making it clear that Funke Akindele was their main target. According to her, the armed men repeatedly asked, “Funke da?” confirming that they had come specifically for the popular actress.

Thomas said the situation became more intense when one of the attackers threatened to shoot if Akindele did not reveal herself. Fearing the worst, Akindele came out of hiding to protect everyone else in the room. The men reportedly ordered her to remove her clothes and dragged her outside, instructing her to lead them to her car.

Those left behind were paralysed with fear, unsure whether Akindele would survive the ordeal. Thomas recalled that the room was filled with silent prayers and trembling bodies, as everyone waited helplessly for what would happen next.

Gunshots, Fear and Escape — Bimbo Thomas Details Funke Akindele’s Narrow Escape

In a shocking twist, Thomas revealed that she later heard Funke Akindele singing “Emi omo ghetto, I was born in the ghetto,” a moment that still haunts her. She claimed the attackers allegedly forced Akindele to sing and dance while dragging her around during the ordeal.

Moments later, gunshots rang out, throwing those inside the room into complete panic. Fearing that the worst had happened, they remained frozen, praying silently as the sound echoed through the night.

Thankfully, Akindele eventually managed to escape by running towards the generator area. Thomas said an injured security guard helped her by giving her a towel to cover herself, bringing an end to the terrifying incident that could have ended in tragedy.