On April 10, 2024, actor Junior Pope tragically died along with four crew members when their boat capsized in the River Niger in Asaba, Delta State, while they were en route to a movie location. The accident led to widespread criticism, prompting Luke, who was responsible for the project, to publicly apologize and take responsibility.
In a social media post, Luke expressed deep sorrow, stating that she has been trying to remain strong but is struggling to cope with the tragedy. She acknowledged the pain caused by the incident and asked for forgiveness, emphasizing that she did not foresee the tragedy and that it was beyond her control. Luke conveyed her heartfelt apologies to Nigerians, lamenting that the crew lost their lives while working for her and reiterating that the situation was fated to happen.