A Reverend Father of the Catholic Church, Michael Abang Obi who returned from officiating at a wedding, has escaped death.
His car exploded as he stopped to render help to local women in his Diocese. The incident happened on New Year’s Eve.
According to eyewitnesses, the car has been completely burnt.
The Reverend Father is the administrator in charge of St Joseph de Worker Parish, Bansara; and Vicar for Priests, Catholic Diocese of Ogoja in Cross River State.
He is said to be the longest-serving vicar in the diocese having spent 25 years coordinating other priests.
Rev Obi said, “I witnessed a wedding at a nearby parish. I drove back to my parish. On entering the parish premises I saw a Rev. Sr. with her group fetching firewood in the school compound. I stopped the car and branched to show them the proper direction to get better firewood.
“As I got back into the car, and was about to drive off, there was an explosion. I was lucky to have the door opened. I am saved. Thanks be to God”.
“This happened yesterday. What else do we say than to return all glory to God the Father, Almighty!”
Another senior priest in the Ogoja diocese, Sir Nandi Bette confirmed the explosion.
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