The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has been thrown into mourning following the demise of Bishop Owen Amos Ukafia.
Bishop Ukafia passed on in Lagos State, Tuesday morning, just one year after he was consecrated and enthroned Bishop of the Diocese of Uyo.
Ordained as a Deacon on December 6, 1998, and as a priest on October 3, 1999, he was enthroned in March 19, 2024 as the Bishop of Uyo Diocese.
Although his demise was announced on the Church's social media handle, no details were provided.
"JUST IN: Bishop of Uyo Diocese, The Rt. Rev. Owen Amos Ukafia Passes on to glory early this morning in Lagos….
May the Lord rest his soul….What a sad news," the post on the Advent Cable Network Nigeria read.
However, some church members, especially those from the Diocese, have been experiencing shock over the development.
Here are some of the reactions:
"Jesus Christ. He did Knighthood investiture on Sunday nah. Chai they've finally succeeded in eliminating this man."
"Rest in Peace Bishop Owen Ukafia. Uyo Diocese felt your impact even though it was short lived. Indeed, in the midst of life, we're in death."
"Uyo diocese needs urgent divine intervention. Episcopal deaths are seriously threatening the peace of the diocese. May God heal the land and comfort His children in the diocese."
"How do you just explain this. Abasi mbong. Ọmọ ooo fear dey hold me like this cos I was with the daughter two days ago and I watched the knighthood investiture on Sunday online."
"How can Bishop Owen Ukafia just die like that? I hope they can now become bishop now that he's gone?"
"I hope they can now take over the See of Uyo? Since day one, this man has been facing a lot. Even those on purple from his province didn't like him. What he did I don't know. God help us ooo."
