The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the deaths of two members of a Nollywood production crew who were discovered deceased inside a parked vehicle at a movie location in the Lekki area of the state.
Based on the initial information obtained from the incident, lighting director Ekemini “GeeTee” Imeh and his colleague, Ayodeji Walter Odediran, were found unresponsive on Saturday, February 7, at the Evercare Hospital premises in Lekki Phase 1, which was being utilized for filming.
A police source which pleaded anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the case explained that Imeh and Odediran had arrived early at the movie location to install lighting equipment.
“The two crew members arrived early on set and completed installation of lighting equipment before shooting began.
“They were later said to have entered a tinted Nissan vehicle to rest while awaiting further production activities for a movie reportedly directed by former Big Brother Naija housemate Boma.
“At about 11 am, a production staff member allegedly delivered breakfast to them inside the vehicle. The air-conditioning was said to be on, and both men appeared relaxed at the time. While the filming was ongoing, calls to their phones went unanswered. It was after the filming ended around 8pm that their lifeless bodies were later found in the vehicle.”
“The case was reported at Maroko Police Station. The CCTV footage from the premises was being reviewed. The bodies have been deposited in a morgue pending forensic analysis.”