The tragic death of Aluu 4, four students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) who stripped naked, beaten and lynched through the alleged robbery incident on October 5, 2012, is the inspiration for a new film produced by Linda Ikeji and distributed by FilmOne.
The students who died, Lloyd Toku-Mike, 19; Tekena Friday Elkana, 20; Ugonna Kelechi Obuzor, 18; and Chidiala Loroson Biringa, 20, visited the Aluu community on the day of the incident to look for debtors who owed money to one of them.
The debtor raises a false alarm that the students are robbers who have come to steal their belongings. Sadly, an angry mob paraded him as a thief and set him on fire.
Ms Ikeji, who has followed the case for years, made her foray into Nollywood by launching a movie project titled “Dark October” directed by Toka McBaror, based on the tragic Aluu Four lynching in 2012.
The premise
The film, he said, aims to shed light on extrajudicial killings and the importance of justice for all.
“Dark October”, directed by an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, will bring to life the story of these four young men and the events that led to their tragic deaths. It will also investigate the aftermath of lynching and its impact on family, friends, and society.
“This film is a powerful and important story that needs to be told,” said Ms Ikeji, the film’s producer. “We hope it will spark a conversation about the dangers of extrajudicial killings and the importance of ensuring justice for all.”
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FilmOne founders Moses Babatope and Kene Okwuosa said they hope the film will help bring about change and ensure that such incidents never happen again. It is a reminder of the importance of holding those in power accountable and the need for justice for all.
“This film aims to raise awareness of this tragic event and remind everyone of the importance of justice and fair treatment. This film will show the human side of the victims and the impact of loss on those who love them, and will also lead to the effects of event in society and nation,” they said.
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The movie features talented newcomers, Chuks Joseph, Munachi Okpara, Kem-Ajieh Ikechukwu, and Kelechukwu Oriaku.
Dark October is set to premiere on Netflix on February 3rd. It will be available for streaming in more than 190 countries, making it accessible to a global audience.
This film is expected to be a powerful tool to raise awareness about extrajudicial killings and the importance of justice for all.
The producers hope to remind Nigerians of the importance of holding those in power accountable and the need for justice.
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