A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, has slumped and died while playing lawn tennis at Awka, the Anambra State Capital.
The late Rev Father Odogu was the
Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka and Dean of Awka Il Deanery.
He was aged 60.
The Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Charles Ndubisi disclosed the news of his sudden death in a statement on Tuesday.
He said that the late priest slumped while playing lawn tennis on Monday and efforts made to save his life were unsuccessful.
“With faith in the resurrection of the dead, the Catholic Diocese of Awka announces the demise of our brother priest, Rev. Fr. Anthony Nnaemeka Udogu, whose sudden death occurred, in the early hours of today(Monday) May 19.
“He slumped while playing lawn tennis, and was quickly rushed to the nearby hospital.
“All efforts to save his life proved abortive. Until his demise, he was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish Awka and Dean of Awka Il Deanery.
“Please note that the funeral arrangement will be announced soon. May the soul of Rev. Fr. Anthony Nnaemeka Udogu rest in the bosom of the Lord, Amen,” the statement read.
