Police Recover Three More Bodies In The Boat Accident In Anambra

THREE more fatalities of the recent boat accident that killed Nollywood actor John Pope Odowodo have been found, according to the Anambra police command.

On Wednesday, it was reported that actors en route to a filming location drowned. 2 people lost their lives in a boat accident, while seven others were saved.

Three people were reported missing after the incident.

Two of the victims were found on Thursday, and the final 1 washed ashore by the tide on Friday morning, according to a statement released by the state's police public relations officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, on Friday.

According to Ikenga, the remains are kept at an Asaba morgue.

The state's commissioner of police, Aderemi Adeoye, asked passengers to use caution when crossing the rivers, he continued.

“Two of the bodies were recovered yesterday 11th April, 2024 while the last was washed in by the tide this morning,” Ikenga stated.

“All the bodies have been deposited in hospital mortuary in Asaba while the president of the guild of actors and actresses has been notified of the recovery.

“The commissioner of police, СР Aderemi Adeoye has urged all water commuters to be safety conscious and avoid behaviour that may jeorpardise their safety and that of others while on transit on water.

“He promised expedited investigation into the sad accident that claimed lives of five actors. He also commended the command's marine unit and its commander for dedication to duty.”