The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, Rt. Rev. Miki Hans Abia, has issued a condolence message following a tragic bridge collapse in Bamenda that left at least four people dead and several others injured.
In a statement released from the Synod Office in Buea on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Church leader expressed “deep sorrow” over the incident, which occurred at Mile 2 Nkwen after torrential rains swept through the area late Friday evening. “On behalf of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and extend my sincere sympathy to all those affected by this unfortunate incident,” the moderator stated. He reassured grieving families that “the Church stands with you in prayer and in solidarity.”
Tragedy Unfolds After Heavy Rains
According to local reports, the disaster struck on Friday, March 26, when intense rainfall caused the collapse of a provisional pedestrian bridge, sweeping away an undisclosed number of individuals. Rescue operations began the following day, led by an army unit under Senior Warrant Officer Taku Paul, head of the rescue center in Mulang.
PCC Statement.
With the support of local residents, three bodies, all women, were recovered on Saturday, March 27, 2026, in a swampy area near Below Street Four in Mulang. A fourth body was retrieved on Sunday, March 29, 2026, bringing the confirmed death toll to four.
Meanwhile, four survivors of the incident were reported to be receiving medical treatment at PMI Integrated Health Centre and Mbingo Annex.
A Call for Faith and Solidarity
Drawing from scripture, Rt Rev Abia invoked passages from Psalms to offer spiritual comfort: “The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18), and “He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3).
He concluded his message with prayers for divine comfort and protection, asking that “God will comfort all who mourn, grant healing to the injured, and strengthen every affected family.”
Community in Mourning
The incident has cast a shadow over the Bamenda community, with many residents struggling to cope with shock and grief. Local authorities and rescue teams continue to assess the situation, while calls grow louder for improved infrastructure and safety measures to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.
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