In a heart-wrenching incident that has sent shockwaves through the religious community, seven Capuchin seminarians lost their lives in a devastating road accident in Nigeria. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday as the group was traveling from Enugu State to Cross River State. Their vehicle, carrying a total of thirteen individuals, met with a fatal accident, resulting in the immediate deaths of seven seminarians. The remaining six passengers sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment in Enugu.

Brother John Kennedy, a representative of the Capuchin community in Nigeria, confirmed the identities of the deceased as Somadinma Ibe Ojoludu, Gerald Nwogwugwu, Chukwudi Obius, Chinedu Nwachukwu, Wilfred Aleke, Marcel Esenwafo, and Kingsley Nwosu. He expressed profound sorrow over the sudden loss and called upon the faithful to join in prayer for the departed souls. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, extended his condolences to the Capuchin community and the families of the victims, acknowledging the significant loss to the religious and broader communities.

This tragic event underscores the urgent need for improved road safety measures in Nigeria, where road accidents continue to claim numerous lives. The loss of these young seminarians, who had dedicated their lives to spiritual service, is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety.