Catholic priest slumps, dies during homily

Catholic priest slumps, dies during homily

Tony John, Port Harcourt

A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Cyprain Kooro slumped and died while conducting church service, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, yesterday.

The incident occurred at St. Helen’s Catholic Church Ogbogoro, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.

Sources said when the incident occurred, the priest was  immediately rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), where he was confirmed dead.

Information about the reverend father’s untimely death was sketchy. It could not be ascertained  the cause of the slump, or if he had any health challenges.

Daily Sun gathered that the incident caused confusion and left  the church members  devastated.

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