Salvation Ministries: 3 Dead, Not 10, In Okpanam Building Collapse, Says Police

By Daniel Dafe

The Delta State Police Command has debunked reports making rounds that 10 persons were confirmed dead in the
building collapse housing a branch of Salvation Ministries located in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State, South-South Nigeria,

Recall that on Tuesday evening, while members were gathered for worship, the church building collapsed.

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According to the Command in a statememt by the police spokesman, DSP Edafe Bright, “rescue operation is over,” saying that “18 persons were rescued initially.”

Adding: “Four persons were discharged and 11 persons still receiving treatment; three deaths recorded which includes two female children and one woman, their names unknown for now.”