The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of the bodies of Reverend Father James Omeh, Parish Priest of Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Gulu, and Charity John, a staff member of Divine Mercy Hospital, Dutsen Kura, following a tragic road accident.
According to police sources, the incident occurred late on May 24, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m.
The victims were traveling in a white Hilux vehicle en route to Gulu via Lapai when, due to heavy rainfall and poor visibility, they missed their route and plunged into a flooded stream.
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Upon receiving the report on the morning of May 25, police personnel were immediately mobilized to the scene. Local divers assisted in recovering the bodies from the submerged vehicle.
The remains of the victims were handed over to Father Paul Moroa, Parish Priest of Lapai, to carry out Christian burial rites.
The vehicle was also recovered and towed to a nearby police station.
The tragic incident has sparked renewed concerns over road safety and visibility during the rainy season, particularly on less-traveled rural routes.
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