At least 15 members of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation were killed in a fatal crash on Monday evening when a trailer rammed into their bus at Awomama Bridge, Imo State.
The accident, which occurred around 6:45 p.m., happened as the worshippers from Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area were returning home from their annual convention in Uli, Anambra State.
Eyewitnesses said the trailer, reportedly driving against traffic, collided head-on with the bus, killing all passengers on the spot. Their remains have since been deposited in a morgue.
Chairman of Oguta Local Government Area, Ifeanyi Nnani, described the incident as “a devastating blow” to the community. In a condolence message through his aide, Orum Desmond, he 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 extended his sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for God’s comfort upon the community.
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