In what would have been a major tragedy, Gov. Emmanuel
Udom escaped possible death by not arriving on time at a
church programme he was suppose to attend in Uyo, Akwa-
Ibom State.
According to a witness, The Reigners Bible Church, located
along Uyo Village Road, was filled to capacity because its
pastor was being consecrated as a Bishop, when the
tragedy occurred.
The witness according to Premium Times said the Church
was being renovated and upgraded because of the
expected high number of guests on Saturday.
“Many people are buried under the debris as emergency
workers continue rescue exercise,” he said.
Governor Udom Emmanuel was expected to attend the
occasion, but, sources said he was not at the church when
it collapsed.
“The governor has gone to the scene and is presently there
helping with the rescue,” a witness said.
Our sources said many victims have been taken to various
hospitals and mortuaries in the town.
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