Catholic Church Collapses In Enugu, Five Dead

No fewer than five worshippers died following the collapse of the St.
Anthony Catholic Church Cathedral in Oduma, Aninri Local Government
Area of Enugu State.

An eyewitness told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), under anonymity
on Sunday in Enugu, that the incidence occurred between 8p.m and 9p.m
Saturday night following a downpour.

The eyewitness said that the worshippers were in a prayer meeting when
the incident occurred.

Confirming the incidence, the Police Public Relations Officer for the
police command in the state, Mr Ebere Amarizu, said that the cause of
the incidence was not yet known.

"Yes, I can confirm to you that five persons died following the
collapse of St. Anthony Catholic Church at about 8 p.m, but we are yet
to know the cause.

"It is not yet clear as to what brought about the collapse of the
building, but we have commenced full investigations into the
incidence," Amarizu said.
--NAN