The Anambra State Police Command has arrested the persons in charge of the boat operations in which popular actor, Junior Pope, and four other crew members were travelling before they died.

The Police Command spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed to journalists on Saturday.

Ikenga said the boat operators were in police custody in connection with the unfortunate incident, and the producer of the movie, Adanma Luke, had voluntarily reported to the police.

He said other members of the cast and crew of the movie would be invited for questioning, stressing that nothing would be swept under the carpet concerning the investigation of the incident.

He said, “Yes, the boat operators have been arrested. Even the producer of the movie, Adanma Luke. Their statements were taken, and interrogation is ongoing.

“Other members of the cast and crew of the movie would be invited for questioning.”