Tears flow as victim of Jos School building collapse buried in Anambra

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By Madu Obi

Tears flowed uncontrollably at Agulu-, Anaocha local government area of Anambra State on Saturday when the funeral service for 13-year-old Emmanuella Ujunwa Orakweku, one of the victims of the recent school building collapse in Jos, Plateau State, was held.

Emmanuella's death was one of 22 fatalities in the tragic incident, which also left 154 persons trapped and later evacuated to hospitals for treatment.

Her sibling, who was also in the same school, survived the mishap.

Her body was laid to rest at her father's compound with women, men and children wailing and consoling members of her family.

The funeral service was conducted by Ven. Silas Ike, Vicar of St Stephen's Anglican Church, Agulu, who urged all to be prepared for death at all times, as it is an inevitable occurrence.

Ven. Ike's homily emphasized the importance of praising God even in the face of tragedy.

Ven. Ike, who has spent 21 years in Jos, expressed his familiarity with the collapsed school building and offered words of comfort to the bereaved family.

The funeral service was attended by family members, including Emmanuella's grandparents, Mr and Mrs Banaiah and Comfort Orakweku, who were visibly in anguish.