Scores of church members were trapped as St. Paul Catholic church, Ugolo, Adagbrasa in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State on Sunday morning collapsed.
The incident happened during the morning mass.
Delta police spokesperson, Aniamaka Andrew confirmed the incident when he said, “We are aware of the collapse of the Catholic church in Ogbe local government of the state. An 11-year-old boy named Jerry died as a result of the accident. Four persons have been hospitalised. The police is doing all we can to help the victims.”
In a statement released on behalf of Delta governor Ifeanyi Okowa, chief press secretary to Delta state government, Charles Aniagwu also confirmed the incident.
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.
