Following the incident, the prayer team was said to have quickly assembled, but was later confirmed dead in a hospital.
Pandemonium in Ebonyi church as choirmaster slumps, d*es
After leading the praise and worship session in the first service, Aso Orji, according to his church members, slumped during the second service.
Pandemonium in Ebonyi church as choirmaster slumps dies
Recommended articles
There was pandemonium, on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Presbyterian Church, Kpirikpiri, Abakaliki in Ebonyi State, as their choirmaster, Aso Orji, slumped.
It was gathered that Orji of Amosu Eddah, Afikpo South Local Government Area of Ebonyi, slumped while the church service was ongoing, and was later confirmed dead at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki area of the state.
According to a source in the Church identified as Egwu, the deceased had been battling with High Blood Pressure for some time, but suffered a health crisis during their second service on Sunday.
ADVERTISEMENT
“We were all in the church when the unfortunate incident happened. He came to church without any sign of ill-health. He conducted the choir ministration in the first service, though he wasn’t at his best. During the second service ministration, while he was conducting the choir, it was observed that he couldn’t lift his hands at a point, but before we realised what was happening, he slumped and was immediately rushed to the hospital.
“Church members waited earnestly for him to be revived but to no avail. The prayer team prayed believing that God will restore him but, in the end, the doctors confirmed him dead,” the source stated.
The body of the deceased had, however, been deposited in a morgue.
When this writer reached out to the Ebonyi Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Chris Anyanwu, to confirm the incident, he didn’t answer his phone.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Asari Dokubo: 'Tinubu will not lead Jihad in Nigeria'
Visa brings the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy to Nigeria
Play Smart, Not Scammed: A comprehensive guide to avoiding online casino scams in Nigeria
10th NASS: Group canvases support for Adelegbe as Deputy Speaker
APC, Gov. Matawalle call for review of Zamfara governorship poll results
Bayelsa-based Journalist to be re-arraigned for alleged defamatory Facebook post
Labour Party suspends 11 executive members for anti-party activities in Nasarawa State
Omo-Agege didn’t factionalise Delta APC – Campaign spokesman
Tinubu to be one of Nigeria's best president – Lawmaker
Pulse Sports
Manchester United identify Portuguese goal-machine Goncalo Ramosas Osimhen alternative
Giannis Antetokounmpo outshines Jordan Nwora as Bucks set record against Pacers
NPFL Review: Rangers continue to flirt with relegation, 3SC vs Plateau produce another classic
Arsenal reach first Champions League semi-final in 9 years with victory over Bayern
ADVERTISEMENT
