The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a thorough investigation into the devastating boat accident that occurred on the Anam River in Anambra State on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
In an official statement released on Sunday, NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Bimbo Oladeji, confirmed the initiation of the investigation.
The objective of this inquiry is to uncover the circumstances surrounding the accident, pinpoint any contributing factors, and propose preventative measures to avert similar tragedies in the future.
The incident, which claimed the lives of five individuals, including the renowned Nollywood actor Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, has sent shockwaves throughout the nation.
Among the victims were Abigail Frederick, Precious Oforum, and Joseph Anointing.
The accident occurred when a speedboat, transporting twelve film crew members and a boat operator, tragically collided with a canoe on the Anam River.
In the statement, NSIB Director General, Captain Alex Badeh, said an investigation team has been dispatched to the accident site, and an inquiry has begun.
Source: vanguardnigeria.com
