By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Facts have emerged as to how mortuary attendant confirmed that Jnr Pope was not dead.
He was reportedly taken to the mortuary but the attendant assessed his body and asked the people who brought him to take him to the hospital that there’s still life in him.
Meanwhile, veteran actress Patience Ozokwor has confirmed that the actor is now responsive.
Actress, Uche Nnanna also confirmed the news as she stated that what God cannot do doesn’t exist. She called for prayers for him as she revealed that he was still alive.
“What God cannot do doesn’t exist.
Jp is still alive. Please let’s keep praying”.
As earlier reported that the 39-year-old actor reportedly drowned while in an engine boat attempting to cross River Niger during a movie filming.
The actor would turn 40 on May 7, 2024.
A filmmaker, Sam Olatunji, had confirmed the news of Jr Pope’s reported death on Wednesday.
He posted on Instagram, “Junior Pope Passes on. Sad day for Nollywood.
“Four actors including Jnr Pope fell into Anam River on their way to location and their bodies have been recovered. What a sad day for Nollywood. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.