The Salvation Army has lost twelve of its officers (pastors), a baby and a driver in a fatal accident near occurred at the Ovia River close to Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Others were said to have sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the hospital.
The accident which occured earlier today, according to a source, is said to have been caused by a speeding Dangote truck which allegedly rammed into the 18-seater bus conveying the clerics from behind.
A statement issued this evening by the Public Relations Secretary of the largest denomination known internationally for its humanitarian services, Major Daniel Ekong stated that the officers were returning to the south south part of the country from a 5-day Officers Council (national conference) held in Lagos.
The statement quoted the national leader of the organisation in Nigeria, Commissioner Daniel Kasuso, Territorial Commander, as extending heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and praying for God’s protection over those who remain.
Kasuso also prays for the families in particular and The Salvation Army in general.
He prayed that the souls of the departed officers, baby, and comrade (member driver), find eternal rest in the embrace of God.
Read the full statement below:
The Salvation Army Nigeria Territory Regrets Fatal Accident Involving Officers Returning from Officers’ Councils
The Salvation Army Nigeria Territory/ Commissioner Daniel Kasuso deeply regrets to announce that a group of Officers, who were returning from the just concluded Officers Councils, were involved in a fatal accident.
At the time of this release, it has been reported that approximately 12 Officers, one comrade who drove, and a baby tragically lost their lives, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The Leadership extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased Officers and fervently prays for God’s protection over those who remain.
Please pray for the families and The Salvation Army.
May the souls of the departed Officers and Comrade, find eternal rest in the embrace of God.
I write on behalf of the Territorial Commander.
@Culled from the Frontier
Edo fatal road accident: The Salvation Army loses 12 officers, a baby and a driver
