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Tragedy has befallen the Catholic church body of Nigeria, following a gruesome auto crash in Cross River state.
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Then priests were said to be on an excursion in the state when the incident happened.
A ghastly auto crash in Cross River state has sent shivers down the spine of many, after deaths and injuries were recorded.
According to reports, the Catholic seminarians were said to be on an excursion to the Obudu cattle ranch in Cross River state when they met their end.
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The incident was reported to have happened on Saturday, May 3 at the Ikwette community, located near the bottom hill area outside the main ranch premises.
According to reports, no less than seven seminarians lost their lives, with mine other sustaining varying degrees of injuries.
Preliminary investigations revealed the vehicle suffered a brake failure while it was descending the hill after a tour of the Obudu Mountain Resort
The deceased have been identified as Bro Somadina Ibe – Ojukulu,Bro Chinedum Nwachukwu,Bro Marcel Ezenwafor, Bro Gerald Nwogueze,Bro Kingsley Nwosu, Bro Wilfred Aleke,Bro Chukwudi Obueze
A representative of the diocese, who confirmed the accident said;
This is a deeply painful moment for the Church and the families involved,”
“We ask for prayers and support as we navigate this difficult time.”
More investigation are ongoing…
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