The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into the boat accident that claimed the lives of Nollywood actor, Paul Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope; Abigail Frederick; Precious Oforum, and Joseph Anointing,
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The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the tragic boat accident that occurred on the Anam River in Anambra State on Wednesday.
In a statement on Sunday, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NSIB, Bimbo Oladeji, said the bureau would unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate development.
The bureau said the incident resulted in the loss of five lives, including renowned Nollywood actor, Paul Odonwodo, popularly called Junior Pope; Abigail Frederick; Precious Oforum; and Joseph Anointing.
The speed boat, reportedly carrying twelve film crew members and a boat operator, tragically collided with a canoe.
The NSIB’s investigation aims to uncover the circumstances leading to the collision, identify any factors that contributed to the accident, and recommend measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The Director General, NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh, said an investigation team had been dispatched in the accident site, adding that an inquiry had also started.
He stated, “The investigation scope includes, but is not limited to, examination of the wreckage from both vessels involved in the collision, interviews with surviving crew members and eyewitnesses, review of operational procedures for the commercial speed boat, analysis of weather and environmental conditions at the time of the accident, and assessment of compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations for inland waterway transportation.”
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