Salvation Army loses 12 pastors, one baby, driver in auto accident
Tragedy has hit the Salvation Army Nigeria as it lost 12 officers, one baby and a driver in a fatal auto accident.
The pastors were returning from Officers’ Councils Conference in Lagos when the crash occurred near Benin, Edo State.
A statement issued by the Public Relations Secretary of the organisation, Major Daniel Ekong, said, “The Salvation Army has lost 2 of its officers (pastors), a baby and a driver in a fatal accident that occurred at the Ovia River close to Benin City, the Edo State capital, on Thursday June 29, 2023.
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“The accident was said to have been caused by a speeding Dangote truck which allegedly rammed into the 18-seater bus conveying the clerics from behind.
“The clerics of the largest denomination known internationally for its humanitarian services were returning to the south south part of the country from a 5-day Officers Council (national conference) held in Lagos.”
The statement also quoted the national leader of the organisation in Nigeria, Commissioner Daniel Kasuso, as extending heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and praying for God’s protection over those who remain.
Kasuso however prayed for the families in particular and the Salvation Army in general that the souls of the departed officers, baby, and comrade (member driver), find eternal rest in the embrace of God.
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