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 will be repercussions if the family chooses to bury them somewhere else. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
However, he says they can settle the river spirits but even at that, it is not a foolproof method to avoid the risks.
The eyewitness who was at the scene of the accident claimed Jnr Pope’s family are aware of the customs and refused to bury him at the river.
The river people did not cause trouble with them or try to get the body from them, only informing them of the consequences of their decision.
Watch the video here
