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One Dies, Eleven Others Injured As Catholic Church Building Collapsed In Delta
…As Governor Okowa Mourns, To Pay Hospital Bill Of Victims
On person has been confirmed dead in the Sunday Catholic Church building collapse incident in Ugolo, Adagbrasa in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.
The incident which occurred at the early morning mass service at St. Paul Catholic Church, Ugolo have left parishioners in a mournful mood over the death with many others injured.
Meanwhile, Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed sadness over the death of a worshipper in the unfortunate incident.
Governor Okowa who expressed his sympathy in a statement issued on Sunday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu, described the unfortunate incident as a sad, unfortunate and regrettable experience.
The Governor has also despatched the State Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye to visit the site with a view to unravelling the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the building and how government can come to the aid of the injured worshippers and the church.
Okowa prayed for the repose of the departed faithful and condoled with the family of the deceased, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Chairman of Okpe Local Government Council, Chief J.J. Scot, the Orodje of Okpe, HRM, Orhue 1, Major Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd) and the entire Ugolo community in Okpe Kingdom over the unfortunate incidence.
“This is indeed a very sad and unfortunate incident, the governor said.
“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
One of the victim of the collapsed Catholic Church receiving treatment at the hospital
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