The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an investigation following the discovery of two deceased Nollywood film crew members inside a vehicle at a movie location in the Lekki area.
The victims have been identified as lighting director Ekemini “GeeTee” Imeh and his colleague, Ayodeji Walter Odediran.
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They were found unresponsive on Saturday, February 7, on the grounds of Evercare Hospital, which was serving as a set for a film production.
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A police source, speaking anonymously as they were not authorized to comment, stated that the two men had arrived early to set up lighting equipment.
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After finishing their task, they reportedly went to rest in a parked Nissan vehicle on the premises while waiting for filming to commence.
Concerns grew later in the day when colleagues were unable to reach them by phone. The production was reportedly being directed by former Big Brother Naija housemate Boma Akpore.
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“At about 11 a.m., a crew member brought them breakfast in the car. The air conditioner was running, and both men seemed fine,” the source explained.
“However, as filming progressed, calls to their phones went unanswered. It wasn’t until production wrapped up around 8 p.m. that they were discovered lifeless inside the vehicle.”
The source noted that initial observations indicated signs of distress, with foaming at the mouth. One of the men also reportedly had bloodstains around his nose and lips.
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Another police insider confirmed that the incident was reported to the Maroko Police Station and that CCTV footage from the location is under review.
The bodies have since been moved to a morgue for forensic examination.
Before his death, Imeh was the CEO of a lighting company and a well-regarded figure in the Nigerian film industry, known for his contributions to major projects like “King of Boys” and music videos for prominent artists, including Davido.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the incident and stated that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba, for a thorough investigation.
She added that an autopsy and toxicology tests are underway to ascertain the precise cause of death.
This tragic event follows another recent incident where gospel musician Matthew Ogundele, known as Segun Praise, and three of his crew members were found dead in a music studio in Ajah, Lagos.
