Actress Toyin Adegbola better known as Toyin Tomato says she was traumatised and embarrassed over the false accusation against her daughter.
The Yoruba actress on Saturday posted a video of her causing a scene at Ibadan Shoprite after her daughter was accused of shoplifting.
In a statement posted on Instagram on Monday, Toyin stated that the incident traumatised her but the support of her colleagues and fan encouraged her.
The actress added that the management of Shoprite paid a visit to her and apologised for the false accusation.
She wrote in parts: “I am overwhelmed by your messages of support, phone calls, prayers and words of encouragement concerning the ugly incident of assault and false allegations against my precious daughter by the security staff of Shoprite shopping mall in Ibadan.
As a mother, I was embarrassed and traumatised by the public assault and false accusations. But your support and words of encouragement have helped me to maintain my stability and at the same time encouraged me to forge ahead in my quest for justice for my innocent daughter.
“However, I feel it is appropriate that I update you on the latest development. On Sunday 27th March 2022, the Management of ShopRite Ibadan branch Nigeria stepped in and paid a courtesy visit to my house to apologise to my family over the ugly incident.
“However, I am still awaiting the advice of my lawyer to know the next line of action concerning the incident.
“Once again, I appreciate your support and love for me and my family. God will continue to abide with you and you will never experience shame or reproach.”
