Salvation Army Loses 12 Officers, Baby, Driver In Car Accident

The Salvation Army Nigeria Territory has announced the loss of 12 of its officers in a fatal auto accident involving its officers returning from Officers’ Councils Conference in Lagos, Independent reports.

A statement issued by the Public Relations Secretary Organization, Major Daniel Ekong, stated thus, “The Salvation Army has lost twelve of its officers (pastors), a baby and a driver in a fatal accident occurred at the Ovia River close to Benin City, the Edo State capital on Thursday June 29, 2023.

According to Major Daniel Ekong, “At the time of this statement, it has been reported that approximately 12 Officers, one comrade who drove the vehicle, and a baby tragically lost their lives, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the hospital.

“The accident was said to have been caused by a speeding Dangote truck which allegedly rammed into the 18-seater bus conveying the clerics from behind.

ALSO READ: IGP Directs Policemen Who Ran Vehicle Over Man In Ekpoma To Report To Force Headquarters Monday

“The clerics of the largest denomination known internationally for its humanitarian services were returning to the south south part of the country from a five-day Officers Council (national conference) held in Lagos.”

The statement also quoted the National Leader of the organization in Nigeria, Commissioner Daniel Kasuso, Territorial Commander, as extending heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and praying for God’s protection over those who remain.

Kasuso, however, prayed for the families in particular and the Salvation Army in general that the souls of the departed officers, baby, and comrade (member driver), find eternal rest in the embrace of God.

“The Leadership of the Salvation Army Nigeria Territory hereby extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased Officers and fervently prays for God’s protection over those who remained.

“May the souls of the departed Officers and Comrade, find eternal rest in the embrace of God,” Kasuso also declared.