Catholic Priest Dies In Anambra Church Inferno

As the harmattan approaches, the rate of fire incident across the nation has risen. In Lagos, about two fire outbreaks were recorded in Tejuosho and Balogun markets.

States like Anambra (Ochanja Market) , Ogun( Ota) have also experienced similar incidents.

Anambra has again recorded a fire outbreak that occurred in St Peter Claver Catholic Parish, Nnew Ichi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State, in the early hours of yesterday, claiming the life of the parish priest, Reverend Father Edmund Nwagbala.

The inferno, which cause was yet to be ascertained, affected a part of the Church residential building.

Fr Nwagbala, aged about 60yrs, was burnt beyond recognition inside his room at the same premises.

Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the incident said police patrol teams attached to Otolo Division led by the DPO had visited the scene.

Firefighters also visited the area immediately and the fire was promptly put off.

The victim, who was rushed to the hospital for medical attention, was certified dead on arrival by the medical doctor and corpse deposited at the mortuary for postmortem examination.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr John Abang has already ordered for a discreet investigation to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident.

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