At least 15 members of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation have lost their lives in a fatal road crash at Awomama Bridge, Imo State.
The accident, which occurred around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, happened when a trailer driving against traffic rammed into a bus conveying the victims.
The worshippers, all from Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area, were reportedly returning from their annual convention in Uli, Anambra State, when the tragedy struck. All passengers in the bus died on the spot, and their bodies have been deposited in a morgue.
Chairman of Oguta LGA, Ifeanyi Nnani, described the crash as a devastating loss to the community.
In a condolence message issued through his aide, Orum Desmond, on Tuesday, Nnani said: “Oguta Local Government Area has once again witnessed another dark moment, very tragic and sorrowful. These pathetic incidents have once more reminded the people of Oguta and Agwa of the intense sorrow that took away the lives of Agwa people suddenly in the past.”
He prayed for comfort for the bereaved families and the entire Agwa community.