- Some worshippers had fallen asleep in preparation for the vigil when the fire broke out
A devastating fire engulfed a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, reportedly trapping several worshippers during a vigil
The incident occurred around 9:30 pm at Olohunda Road, Lagelu Local Government Area.
Eyewitnesses account disclosed that some worshippers had fallen asleep in preparation for the vigil when the fire broke out.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the Oyo State Fire Services responded to the scene after being alerted.
The agency’s General Manager, Akinyemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident but noted that the cause of the fire remains unknown as of press time.
Efforts to ascertain the full extent of the damage and possible casualties are ongoing.
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