A Catholic church which collapsed during morning mass today in Delta State , reportedly left a worshiper dead and many others injured. It was further gathered that some worshipers of the St. Paul Catholic Church, Ugolo, Adagbrasa in Okpe local government area of Delta State are still trapped after the church building collapsed during morning mass service.
The State Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye, has been directed by the State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, to visit the scene of the incident even though the immediate cause of the collapse could not be ascertained yet.
Governor Okowa who in a statement released on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu, described the unfortunate incident as a sad, unfortunate and regrettable experience, expressed sadness over the death of the worshipper, also directed the government delegation to advise government on how it can assist victims of the collapse.
The Delta State Governor who condoled with the family of the deceased, and the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, who hails from the locality, prayed for the repose of the departed faithful.
“This is indeed a very sad and unfortunate incident. On behalf of the Government and people of Delta State, I commiserate with the family of the deceased and those injured, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chairman of Okpe Local Government Council, Chief Julius Scott, the Orodje of Okpe, HRM, Orhue 1, Major Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (retd) and the entire Ugolo community in Okpe Kingdom over the unfortunate incidence.
“It is our prayer that the soul of the deceased will rest in peace, and that the injured will experience quick recovery. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with the people of Ugolo in Okpe Kingdom over this tragedy,” he said.
Source: LailasNews.com
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