Nollywood star actor, Chidi Mokeme, has been plunged into a mourning state as he announced the untimely demise of his cousin, Nicole Mokeme and immediate younger sister, Ebele Mokeme Uche-Nwene.

In an Instagram post, the filmmaker disclosed that his cousin was killed by a hit-and-run driver while his sister died from an undisclosed illness.

He further solicited prayers for the family especially his sister’s young twin children and cousin’s daughter.

Mokeme shared the details of the hit-and-run vehicle and pleaded with the public to help find the vehicle’s owner, as the alleged killer is yet to be apprehended.

“It’s been a crazy couple of days as our family mourns the loss and transition of our angels. It is with profound sadness that I share with you the untimely and unfortunate passing of my immediate younger sister Ebele Mokeme Uche-Nwene, who would have been 48yrs next month and My Cousin Nicole Mokeme, 35.”

“While Ebele lost her battle to illness, Nicole was killed by a hit-and-run driver. May their spirit-filled souls rest eternally in the Lord, and I solicit your prayers for Ebele’s young twins, Nicole’s daughter, our family, my mum, Nicole’s parents, and the loved ones and friends they left behind. I’m compelled to share this information because Nicole’s killer is still out there on the loose.”

“The Maine State Police and the Maine Department of Public Safety are in search of the hit-and-run vehicle described as a 2016 black BMW X3 SUV with Maine license plates 5614WM and is registered to 35yr old Raymond Lester of Portland.”

“The Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle. If you see the vehicle or have any reliable information, please call the Maine Police Department immediately.”