- A somber tragedy unfolded in Niger State, as Reverend Father James Omeh, lost his life when a bridge collapsed beneath his vehicle.
- The heartbreaking event occurred on Sunday, May 25, 2025, during heavy rainfall.
A somber tragedy unfolded in Niger State, Nigeria, as Reverend Father James Omeh, a Catholic priest of the Minna Diocese, lost his life when a bridge collapsed beneath his vehicle.
The heartbreaking event occurred on Sunday, May 25, 2025, during heavy rainfall. According to information shared by Ugochukwu Ugokwe on X (formerly Twitter), Father Omeh was on his way to celebrate Mass when the incident happened.
While attempting to cross the bridge, the structure gave way, plunging his vehicle into the river below. The accident tragically claimed his life, sending shockwaves through the local Catholic community and beyond.
The tweet reads,“I just read the devastating news of REV. FR. JAMES OMEH, a priest of Minna Diocese Nigeria. It was raining yesterday and since it was a Sunday, he didn’t want the rain to deprive his parishioners the opportunity to attend Mass. So, he set out for Mass under the rain and on the way, the bridge he was crossing on caved in and his vehicle fell into the river. Sadly, the priest didn’t survive it”.
“He died in active service to God and humanity.May his soul find rest in the Lord🙏🏿”.
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