By Izunna Okafor, Awka
The Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Jonas Benson Okoye, escaped death after his vehicle was involved in an accident along Agulu Lake Road on their return from Ukpor to Agulu. Accompanying him were two of his priests.
The three men were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, and all are currently receiving treatment under medical supervision.
Confirming this in a statement shared via social media, the Catholic Treasure Facebook page expressed gratitude that no life was lost in the incident.
“Thank God for the life of our dear Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Jonas Benson Okoye and two of his priests… Thanks be to God!” the post reads.
The post was also accompanied by photos from the scene of the crash, showing the damaged views of the vehicles involved in the crash.
While the full details about the circumstances leading to the crash and the current condition of the victims are yet to be made known, the incident has continued to attract prayers and reactions from Ndị Anambra and other well-meaning Nigerians.