The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released preliminary report on the boat accid£nt involving actor Jnr Pope and others which occurred in Anam River in Anambra State on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

The boat was conveying 12 actors and crew members before it crashed resulting in loss of five passengers including Jnr Pope, Ms. Abigail Frederick, Mr. Precious Oforum & Mr. Joseph Anointing.

The NSIB at a press briefing on Friday, May 24, said that the boat driver was not certified.

The Director, Transport Investigation who presented the findings of the preliminary report & others during the briefing, stated only one passenger on the outboard engine fibre boat was wearing a life jacket. The only passenger wearing a life jacket came with it and was not provided by the operator. The passenger wearing the life jacket was one of the survivors.

There was no manifest of passengers & persons onboard the boat. Rescue operation was not timely & there were no trained divers around to assist in the operation.”