On The Way Home From a Convention in Nigeria...

[Hope]

It is truly tragic.. 😢 

 

https://igberetvnews.com/1487795/trailer-collision-claims-15-jehovahs-witnesses-imo-state/#forward

 

[Wanda Hill]

So sad, wonder how many are in the congregation?..No matter, tho, it's a devastating event for them.

[Dages]

As I could not access the page, here is the archive version : https://archive.is/HnhSv
Very sad news

[Tortuga]

Another article said 12 dead, 8 injured. 

https://leadership.ng/12-die-8-injured-in-imo-road-crash/

[Dages]

3 minutes ago, Tortuga said:

Another article said 12 dead, 8 injured. 

https://leadership.ng/12-die-8-injured-in-imo-road-crash/

“Regrettably, twelve persons lost their lives in the accident, eight adults and four children while eight persons were injured,” the PPRO said.

Terrible...
I hope we will get official updates on the website.

[Andrey]

15 Jehovah’s Witnesses die in Imo road crash

Published on September 9, 2025

https://dailypost.ng/2025/09/09/15-jehovahs-witnesses-die-in-imo-road-crash/

 

Probe begins as 12 worshippers killed in Imo auto crash

10th September 2025

https://punchng.com/probe-begins-as-12-worshippers-killed-in-imo-auto-crash/

Edited Wednesday at 03:31 PM by Andrey

[Tortuga]

There seems to be conflicting information about how many were involved, when and where it occurred.

 

"A total of twelve (12) persons lost their lives with eight other sustaining injuries in an accident that occurred along the Owerri/Onitsha Road Hill in Imo State.

The State Police Command has launched an investigation into the accident which took place on Saturday 7th September, 2025, around 9pm after Njaba Bridge."

 

"No fewer than 15 members of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation have died in a road accident at Awomama Bridge in Imo State.

The crash, which occurred around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, happened when a trailer driving against traffic collided with a bus conveying the victims."

[Qapla]

Doing some research, it appears that the Awomama Bridge can also be referred to as the Njaba Bridge since it crosses the Njaba River.

 

The story appears in several Nigerian news publications with some using the term "about 15" ... it could be that the exact number may not be official yet and could still change if some of the injured die.

 

In any event, the tragedy does seem to be a real news event and the congregation could use our prayers.