A devastating fireplace engulfed a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night time, reportedly trapping a number of worshippers inside.
The incident occurred at about 9:30 pm at Knowledge Property, Street 1G, Olohunda Street, within the Lagelu Native Authorities Space, sources confirmed to PUNCH On-line on Saturday morning.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that the church was internet hosting a Friday vigil when the fireplace broke out.
One supply recounted, “The incident occurred within the night time round 9:30pm. I believe they have been having Friday vigil. Some worshippers had already slept off, to have some relaxation earlier than they begin vigil when the incident occurred.”
One other supply described the harrowing scene, saying “There was an aged lady, very outdated to the extent that she couldn’t work correctly. She was nonetheless contained in the church when the fireplace was raging severely.”
A church member, who requested anonymity, stated, “Folks have been nonetheless contained in the church through the fireplace . I’ll get again to you later, please.”
As of the time of reporting, the precise reason behind the fireplace stays unclear.
Confirming the incident, the Basic Supervisor of Oyo State Fireplace Providers, Akinyemi Akinyinka, stated, “Our males have been there based mostly on info from one Kunle Junaid.”
He promised to offer additional updates.
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