Buea, 26 January, 2024 / 8:42 pm (ACI Africa).
The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has condoled with victims of the tragic road accident that occurred on January 23, resulting in the death of at least two persons and injuring of dozens.
In a statement issued Thursday, January 25, Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi provided details about the incident and extended his spiritual closeness to the victims and their families.
“Whenever incidents like this occur, the Church remains close to the victims and their families, imploring the Heavenly Father to have mercy on all who lost their lives as a result of the accident while praying for divine healing and mercy on those injured,” Bishop Bibi said.
He called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to pray for the speedy recovery of those injured as a result of the accident, and equally extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
The January 23 accident occurred when a heavy-duty truck, loaded with cement, crashed into vehicles and a snack bar at the Bonduma Tap neighborhood.