One Dead, Many Injured As Catholic Church Collapses In Delta

One person has been confirmed dead and many others injured after St. Paul Catholic Church, Ugolo, Adagbrasa in Okpe local government area of Delta State, collapsed during Sunday morning Mass.

Chief Press secretary to the Delta State government, Charles Aniagwu, who confirmed the incident, described the collapse as “very sad and unfortunate”.

In a statement released on behalf of governor Ifeanyi Okowa, the press secretary commiserated with the family and friends of the deceased and those injured.

The statement read: “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.”