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The Digest:

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the deaths of two Nollywood production crew members found lifeless inside a parked vehicle at a movie location in Lekki. Police Public Relations Officer CSP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the suspect, a member of the production team, allegedly delivered food to the victims, lighting director Ekemini "GeeTee" Imeh and his associate Ayodeji Walter Odediran, before they were discovered unresponsive. The victims had arrived early at Evercare Hospital Lekki to install lighting equipment and were resting in a tinted vehicle with air-conditioning on when breakfast was delivered around 11am. They were found dead around 8pm, reportedly foaming at the mouth. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for autopsy and toxicology examinations.

Key Points:
  • The deaths highlight potential occupational hazards and safety gaps on film production sets.
  • It raises urgent questions about food safety, vehicle ventilation, and emergency protocols.
  • Victims' families face devastating loss, while the industry demands answers and accountability.
  • This signals the need for improved health and safety standards in Nollywood productions.
  • The timing, following another recent studio death, compounds industry grief.
Investigations continue with autopsy and toxicology tests, as the arrested suspect remains in custody pending determination of the cause of death.

Sources: The Punch, Lagos State Police Command