At least 15 members of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation lost their lives in a tragic accident involving a trailer at Awomama Bridge, Imo State.
The fatal crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. on Monday when a trailer driving against traffic rammed into a bus conveying the victims.
The worshippers, who were from Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area, had been returning from their annual convention in Uli, Anambra State. Sadly, all passengers in the bus reportedly died on the spot, with their bodies taken to a morgue.
Reacting to the incident, the Chairman of Oguta Local Government Area, Ifeanyi Nnani, described the tragedy as a devastating blow to the community. In a condolence message released through his aide, Orum Desmond, he extended sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for God’s comfort over the community.
“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 said.
