Olayinla Ashogbon, CEO, Ashluxury Stor alekki, has tendered an apology to Nollywood actress and entrepreneur, Carolyna Hutchings over the security incident that left her shaken. It would be remembered that Hutchings had recounted what she described as a harrowing experience at the Ashluxury store in Lekki, Lagos. The incident, which also involved veteran actress Shan George and three others, accordibg to her, has left her deeply traumatised.
According to Hutchings’ social media post, the ordeal began when she and George made a brief stop outside the store to await an Uber ride. Despite the absence of clear no-parking signs, adequate lighting, or visible security measures, they were abruptly confronted by a group of unidentified men. The situation escalated rapidly, with the men aggressively demanding they leave and resorting to intimidation tactics.
Hutchings claims that despite the intervention of her security detail, the confrontation turned violent. The assailants allegedly banged on their car, threatened to damage it, and ultimately deployed tear gas directly into the vehicle while she and Shan George were inside. The actress has revealed that she required medical attention following the terrifying ordeal.
Hutchings’ account had sparked outrage and calls for a thorough investigation into the incident. ‘There was no violence or weapon from my side, the man who claimed to be a policeman was only wearing a white kaftan and intentionally sprayed tear gas at me. Shan Geo.