A six-year-old boy was reported dead while doctors are now battling to save the lives of 15 others as a result of generator fume they inhaled during a vigil in Aba, Abia State.
The victims , all natives of Ututu in Arochukwu Local Government of the state were said to be conducting an inter-denominational all night prayer Friday at the Young Peoples Christian Fellowship at No. 5 Eziukwu road, Aba.
They were said to have left the generating set on at the corridor after the programme and slept off only to be discovered unconscious the next day but before rescue could come their way, the little boy had died.
According to reports, the tragedy was discovered when a relation to one of the victims called her but the phone rang out without any response.
Worried by the development, he decided to come to the warehouse – turned church, venue of the vigil only to see that all the worshipers were unconscious.
Area Commander, Aba, ACP Peter Wagbara, who confirmed the incident said the victims had been rushed to a hospital.
In an interview with newsmen, the Secretary of Ministers from Arochukwu, Dr. Philip Richard, wo is a Senior Pastor, Word Alife Assembly, Aba , described the incident as very unfortunate, but said the victims were responding to treatment. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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But why do people keep exposing themselves to avoidable tragedy? It was not stated that the place was a church.Thos issue of running from polar to pole in search of God has ruined a lot of gullible people while dubious pastors and self styled. Men of god are smiling to the banks.Yes,it is a miracle
ReplyDeleteIt all depends on the eyes with which you are it. For a man without much means to just wake up one day after struggling for awhile and proclaim himself a pastor and before you know it he is swimming in money courtesy of peoples offering and tithes is a miracle. Shi kena! The scriptures says we should be as wise as a serpent.