A devastating fire broke out on Friday night at the Christ Apostolic Church located in Wisdom Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State, trapping several worshippers who were gathered for a vigil.
The incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Olohunda Road in the Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. Eyewitnesses revealed that many worshippers had already fallen asleep in anticipation of the night vigil when the fire suddenly erupted. Some of them were caught off guard as the blaze spread rapidly.
One witness recounted the situation, saying, “Some people had already slept off when the fire started. An elderly woman, who could barely walk, was still inside the church when the fire raged.”
The quick intervention of local fire services helped rescue the trapped worshippers. Akinyemi Akinyinka, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, confirmed the incident but noted that the exact cause of the fire is still unknown at the time of reporting.
As investigations continue, the church and its members are left to process the traumatic event, thankful for the lives saved in the face of the terrifying blaze.
