Police investigates mysterious death of Two Nollywood crew in Lagos

The Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, has launched an inquiry into the sudden deaths of two Nollywood production crew members found lifeless inside a parked vehicle at a film set in Lekki Phase 1.

The deceased were identified as Godstime Imeh, a lighting director and CEO of GeeTee Light, and Walter Odediran, a creative video director known as Director Carrinqton. The film was reportedly directed by former Big Brother Naija housemate, Boma.

According to sources, the two men arrived early on Saturday, February 7, to install lighting equipment. After completing their setup around mid-morning, they rested inside Imeh’s tinted Nissan while awaiting further instructions. Around 11 a.m., a crew member delivered breakfast of yam and omelette. The men were seen reclining in the car with the air-conditioning running, but by noon, calls to their phones went unanswered. Later that evening, colleagues discovered them motionless inside the vehicle.

Kola Odediran, elder brother of Walter, told Vanguard that his brother, 36, was the youngest in their family and very close to Imeh. He described the scene: “Around 7 or 8 p.m., after shooting wrapped, they were found inside the car. My brother was seated upright with foam at his mouth, while GeeTee was slumped, with blood from his nose, eyes, and mouth. It appeared whatever happened occurred suddenly.”

He also criticised the initial police response, saying the case was first reported at Maroko Police Station but was not treated urgently, prompting escalation to SCID, Yaba, where it was documented as an unnatural death requiring investigation and autopsy.

Authorities have since summoned the film producer, Boma, the staff member who delivered the meal, and Evercare Hospital management for questioning.