BY: EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU.
Tragedy struck in the sleepy community of Awomama, Imo State , as fifteen members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses congregants died in a fatal road accident.
The incident, which occurred around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, took place when a trailer driving against traffic jammed the bus conveying the victims.
Eye witness account revealed that the congregation, from Agwa community in Oguta local government area, were returning from their annual convention in Uli, Anambra State.
The witness highlighted that all the passengers in the bus died on the spot, and their remains have been deposited in the mortuary.
In his reaction, Chairman of Oguta local government area, Hon. Ifeanyi Nnani, described the incident as a tragic loss for the entire community.
In a condolence message issued through his media aide, Orum Desmond, on Tuesday, he commiserated with the bereaved families and prayed for God’s comfort and protection.
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”.