By Austin Ogwuda
ANAMBRA State Police Command says it has arrested operators of the boat in which the late actor, Junior Pope was travelling in before the unfortunate boat mishap, just as the Movie Producer has equally turned herself in to the us (Police).
Spokesman of the Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, Superintendent of Police SP told Punch reporter today (Saturday) that the Producer of the movie, Adanma Luke, had also voluntarily turned herself in to the Police.
According to Ikenga, “Yes, the boat operators have been arrested. Even the producer of the movie, Adanma Luke. Their statements were taken, and interrogation is ongoing.
Other members of the cast and crew of the movie would be invited for questioning”
He assured that nothing would be swept under the carpet with regard to the investigation of the incident.
Recall that the news of Pope’s death was shared on Wednesday, April 10, by filmmaker, Samuel Olatunji.
He said that the actor, along with three others, lost their lives when their boat capsized.
“Four actors, including Jnr Pope, fell into Anam River on their way to a location, and their bodies have been recovered,” he was reported saying.
Credit: Punch
