The heartbreaking story of Mr. Peter Ukaegbu has captured widespread attention following a tragic stampede at Christ the King Cathedral (CKC) in Aba, ABN TV reports.

Peter lost his wife, Emmanuella Igbokwe Peter Ukaegbu, and their young daughter, Onyinyechi Prisca Ukaegbu, in the devastating incident.

For Peter, November 30, 2024, was supposed to be a joyous occasion. He and Emmanuella had planned to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary in Port Harcourt. Instead, the day turned into a nightmare as he woke up to the news of their untimely deaths at the same church where they exchanged their vows a decade ago.

In a deeply emotional Facebook post, Peter recounted the tragic irony of their final moments. Emmanuella had begun her Sunday as usual, waking early to prepare meals and bathe their children before heading to the Corpus Christi procession at CKC. Unbeknownst to her, the sacred venue would become the site of her and her daughter’s demise.

“This double tragedy has devastated me, thrown me into mourning, uprooted my joy, and made me restless,” Peter wrote. His grief was palpable as he described the profound sense of vulnerability and fear consuming him. “I used to think I was courageous and strong, but I now realize I am lighter than a banana leaf. I don’t know where to start. The level of fear in me can’t be imagined.”

Reflecting on the bitter irony of the tragedy, he lamented, “It is unfortunate that the venue where you wedded was the same venue that consumed you and your daughter.”

Peter’s heartfelt words highlighted the depth of his loss, referring to his daughter Onyinyechi as his “second wife” and bidding a sorrowful farewell to his beloved “LOVE” and “Ada Daddy Ya.” He concluded his post with a poignant prayer: “May this affliction never rise again. Good night, my LOVE Emmanuella Chizoba Peter Ukaegbu. Good night Onyinyechi Prisca Ukaegbu.”

The stampede at Christ the King Cathedral has left many families grieving and raised questions about crowd control and safety during religious events. For Peter Ukaegbu, the tragedy is a personal reminder of how life’s most sacred spaces can unexpectedly become arenas of unimaginable loss.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/religion-happened-to-me-father-mourns-loss-of-wife-daughter-in-aba-ckc-stampede/

May their souls rest in peace.

Hmmm

May their souls rest in heaven

Hmmm. Religion is something else in 3rd world countries

Metrix147:
The stampede at Christ the King Cathedral has left many families grieving and raised questions about crowd control and safety during religious events..

Sad

But isn't this the real issue: what steps can we take to control rowdy crowds at such events?

Tragic tragedy

Not Christianity though but life happened to him. You can be anywhere and still encounter tragedy.

Life is cruel and we are supposed to accept it the way because "God wills it"

Such a sick God.

And Jesus is so powerless to save the

They should have invited road safety to help them.

danvon:
Christianity is a disease

There are millions of ways for people to die. In everything no matter how painful, give thanks to God. Jesus will wipe away our tears one day when we go beyond. For the fact that they died in Christ offers hope in Christ the righteous God. Jesus never lied for once, he is trustworthy and dependable.

Thousands of people die yearly in mecca stampede or for related reasons. Yet, people still go to mecca on yearly basis. Don't hide under this accidental scenerio to insult church; they don't kill in church like they kill in mosques through Islamic terrorists that hide bombs and build tunnels in the mosques to hide criminality. God will condone him, he should be strong; God gives, God takes. In everything, give thanks. Many things will be clearer to us later. Rest in Peace daughters of Zion

floss:
Hmmm. Religion is something else in 3rd world countries

What is your judgement about the stampede in some parts of the country during the immigration job seeking gathering at stadiums in 2014 or the match between Nigeria and Ghana 2022?! How do you judge this examples?!

Heart-breaking.

If they died in a club, the ''Christian'' world wouldn't let us hear word.

May God accept them the way they are, Amen.

danvon:
Christianity is a disease

can someone help me and bomb you to ashes

People who attend church can never stop looking foo.lish to me.

Such a sad loss. Be consoled Peter

spiceadole:
People who attend church can never stop looking foo.lish to me.

this is why foolishness loves you more than anyone alive

May her Soul Rest in Perfect peace.

So sad.

Goodlyhrt:
Not Christianity though but life happened to him. You can be anywhere and still encounter tragedy.

Life is cruel and we are supposed to accept it the way because "God wills it"

Such a sick God.

Ur ignorance is smelling. God never wills anyone to die untimely. With ur empty skull

How come?

FearlessYoruba:
And Jesus is so powerless to save the

And U are so dumb to bring Jesus or religion into what could have been avoided by being organized and using the brains given to the organisers. Why are U lots so foolish? Is it that U love to hate God or U just don't know how to think with Ur brains?

floss:
Hmmm. Religion is something else in 3rd world countries

It has nothing to do with religion but disorganisation by the people who brought the event. This happens in concerts, even shopping malls during black Fridays across the globe. It's called bad crowd management. But U fools would jump at anything to fight God

May God rest their souls.

so sad

FearlessYoruba:
And Jesus is so powerless to save the

Na this kind of mumu reasoning dey make satan kill una for Saudi Arabia when you go to stone him.

ogolemati:
can someone help me and bomb you to ashes

he said the truth

Yet Christians say God doesn’t fail people

nyabinghi:
he said the truth

I thought you were with bomb self.so someone should help me and bomb the two of you to ashes

jesus didnt save them, christianity na big scam.Quote me and die in your sleep.