Lightning kills albino Catholic priest in Benue

  • 📰 DailyPostNGR
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 25 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 13%
  • Publisher: 59%

Nigeria Headlines News

Nigeria Latest News,Nigeria Headlines

Lightning has reportedly killed a Catholic priest identified as Rev. Fr. Faustinus Ukenongo Gundu in Benue State. According to eyewitness reports, Gundu, an albino, was struck by lightning and died on the spot on Thursday. The incident happened at his church in Jootar Mbaterem in Mbayenge Ward of Ukum Local Government Area.

Gundu was said to be the Parish Priest in charge of St. Joseph Catholic Church Jootar until his reported sudden death. An eyewitness, Emberga T. Joseph, posted in a popular Facebook group, Benue News Link Makurdi: 'Black Thursday. Thunder lightning killed Rev FR.

Benue state Ukum LGA. Rest in peace.' Another eyewitness, Aga Linus, wrote on his Facebook page: 'Just in, Thunder strike and killed the parish priest in charge of Jootar in Ukum LG Rev. Fr Gundu. May your soul rest in peace Rev.' Similarly, Olikita Ekani, a former media aide to the immediate past governor of the state, Samuel Ortom, also posted about the incident on his Facebook page. He wrote, 'Just in: Rev. Fr. Gundu slumps to death as thunder hits Jootar.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 11. in NG

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Int’l Day Of Girl-child: Benue Deputy Speaker Celebrates Girls' PotentialIn a message on the occasion of the 2023 International Day of the Girl-Child on Wednesday, Hon. Danladi congratulated and appreciated the remarkable girls in
Source: LeadershipNGA - 🏆 4. / 77 Read more »

We will crush you, peace not negotiable in Benue – Army warns criminalsMaj.-Gen. Hilary Nzan, Commander of Army Special Forces 4, has warned all criminal elements in Benue to vacate the state or give peace a chance. The Commander of the Force, with Headquarters in Doma, Nasarawa State vowed to crush bandits and other criminal elements operating in Benue, stressing that “peace is not negotiable in the
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

‘I’m leaving Catholic Church’ – Fr Obayi Paul alleges oppression from Nsukka BishopThere is a brewing crisis between the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Bishop Godfrey Onah and his priest, Rev. Fr (Prof.) Paul Obayi, famously known as Fr Okunerere. Obayi is currently the spiritual director of the Okunerere Adoration Ministry, Nsukka, Enugu State. The cleric recently reeled out accusations against his bishop, alleging oppression from his
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

Insecurity: Gov Alia begs Benue residents to support new military operationGovernor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has called on residents of the State to support the military and other security operatives in the fight against insecurity. Alia made the call on Tuesday, in Tyodugh, Guma Local Government Area during the unveiling of “Exercise Enduring Peace III”, a military operation. The Governor urged residents to provide
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

Alia urges Benue residents to support military in fight against insecurityA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Nigeria news, Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc
Source: vanguardngrnews - 🏆 5. / 75 Read more »

Alleged oppression: I am leaving Catholic churchA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Nigeria news, Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc
Source: vanguardngrnews - 🏆 5. / 75 Read more »