An eyewitness has recounted how the boat accident which led to the unfortunate d3ath of popular actor, John Paul Odonwodo popularly known as Junior Pope on Wednesday, April 10.
The actor lost his life after drowning while in a boat on his way back from the movie set.
The eyewitness said boat carrying Jnr Pope hit another boat carrying other passengers resulting in the collapse of both boats in the river.
He added that the rider of the boat Jnr Pope was on, failed to see an oncoming boat on time, hence the clash. Unfortunately there were no divers around to help rescue the victims.
The witness also claimed that some of the victims held unto the rope of a boat after it capsized and later rested on the boat while waiting for help. Fortunately, help arrived on time as people on another boat spotted them and rescued them.
So far, three bodies including Jnr Pope’s have reportedly been recovered, while a search is ongoing to recover the bodies of other victims.