One person was killed and many others injured as St. Paul Catholic Church in Ugolo, Delta State, collapsed Sunday morning during mass.
The incident was confirmed in a condolence message by Chares Aniagwu who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta, Ifeanyi Okowa.
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His words: “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.”