A tragic boat mishap occurred on the River Niger in Asaba, resulting in the loss of several lives, including popular actor John Paul Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope. The incident happened on Wednesday, April 10, as the actor and crew members were returning from a movie location.
Movie producer Stanley revealed that the boat, carrying the sound engineer and the make-up artist, capsized, leaving them missing. Despite rescue efforts, four bodies, including that of Junior Pope, were recovered from the river.
Emeka Rollas, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, confirmed that three individuals, including the sound engineer and the make-up artist, remain missing. The identity of the third missing person has yet to be disclosed.
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, prompting calls for improved safety measures for actors and crew members during film productions. Authorities continue search efforts to locate the missing individuals, while the incident serves as a somber reminder of the risks involved in movie-making activities, especially those involving water transport.
