As tragedy struck the Salvation Army Church (SAC), following the fatal accident that claimed the lives of several members, Governor Umo Eno, has expressed sadness and grief over the sad incident.
LEADERSHIP gathered at the weekend some worshippers lost their lives in a terrible accident while returning from Lagos, where they participated in a Church programme on Thursday.
Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Ekerete Udoh, yesterday, Eno assured of his administration’s readiness to support the Church, in its moment of grief and prayed for the repose of the Church officers and members who lost their lives in the ill-fated crash.
Eno said: “As a government and people we expressed our grief and deep sadness over the tragic auto crash that claimed the lives of several officers and members of the Salvation Army Church, while returning from a Church event in Lagos on Thursday.
“Our hearts go to the Commissioner Daniel Kasuso, Territorial Commander and National Leader of The Salvation Army, Nigeria. “We are deeply saddened over the tragic incident that claimed the lives of many of our sons and daughters while coming back from a Church engagement in Lagos.
“This tragic incident is even more painful as most of the victims involved were from close- knit families. My heart goes out to all those directly affected by this unfortunate incident we stand ready to support the Church at this hour of grief and bereavement. May the souls of the departed rest in peace.”
