Popular Nollywood actor, Junior Pope died on Wednesday in a boat accident while filming in Asaba Delta.
Pope’s death was confirmed to BBC by the President of Actor’s Guild President, Emeka Rollas also confirmed Pope’s death.
He said “It is true, Junior Pope died today in Asaba in a boat accident.
“We have deposited his corpse in a mortuary in Asaba.
“Four other people were involved but their bodies are yet to be recovered,”.
The actor is survived by his wife and three children.