At least 60 worshippers dead’ after church roof collapses in Uyo, Nigeria - Infinity Health Tips!

"Hundreds of worshippers were inside the Reigners Bible Church in the southern city of Uyo when the tragedy struck"

At least 60 worshippers are reported to have been killed after a church roof collapsed in Nigeria.

The horrific incident happened in the town of Uyo, the capital of oil-producing Akwa Ibom state in the largely Christian south of the country.

Hundreds were inside the Reigners Bible Church when the tragedy happened – with state governor Udom Emmanuel himself managing to escape with his life after reportedly arriving late.
But many others were not so lucky.

Shocking pictures posted to social media show bodies lying crushed under metal girders.
Local reports claim more than 60 people were killed in the collapse on Saturday, although no official death toll has yet been released.
The church was apparently filled to capacity for the consecration of pastor Akan Weeks into a Bishop, according to Vanguard.
One witness told the Premium Times: “Many people are buried under the debris as emergency workers continue rescue exercise.”
And an “emotional” police spokesperson quoted by the Nigerian news outlet reportedly said: “You need to be here to witness it, there is so much confusion.”
Speaking on behalf of the State's Police, Cordelia Nwawe told The Nation Online she was unable to confirm the number of casualties.
She said: "This is a very unfortunate incident. The governor is safe. A lot of the people are safe.
“People have been rushed to the hospital. By evening, we will be able to talk about the number of casualties.

The state governor himself narrowly escaped with his life

“We are here to ensure that hoodlums do not take over the place.”
The bodies of at least 60 victims are said to have been retrieved but the toll could mount as a crane removes debris, according to a rescue official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not authorised to speak to reporters.
The governor's spokesman, Ekerete Udoh, said the state government will hold an inquiry to investigate if anyone compromised building standards.
Buildings often collapse in Nigeria because of endemic corruption with contractors using sub-standard materials and bribing inspectors to ignore shoddy work or a lack of building permits.
In 2014, 116 people died when a multi-story guesthouse of the Synagogue Church of All Nations collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital.
Most victims were visiting South African followers of the megachurch's influential founder T. B. Joshua.
Two structural engineers, Joshua and church trustees have been accused of criminal negligence and involuntary manslaughter after a coroner found the building collapsed from structural failures caused by design and detailing errors.
But Lagos state government efforts to bring them to court have been foiled by repeated legal challenges that have delayed a trial.