A Nigerian guy claims that in order for Jnr Pope to be buried far from the river, his family must pay between N30 and N40 million for customary ceremonies.
In a live Instagram video, he made this revelation and asserted that it was customary for individuals to pass away beside the river.
He said that if someone drowns and their body is claimed by the river spirits, there would be repercussions if the family chooses to bury them somewhere else.
He claims that even if they manage to appease the river spirits, there is still some danger involved.
The witness who was present at the accident scene stated that Junior Pope’s family declined to bury him at the
The river people just warned them of the repercussions of their choice; they did not provoke conflict with them or attempt to take the body from them.
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