An atmosphere of grief in Uke community, Anambra State after a worshipper at Adoration Ministry, Miss Olivia Uchechi allegedly drowned in a canal as she was trying to urinate.

The incident happened penultimate Sunday.

Shocked residents and friends of the late Uchechi were said to have combed the canal for her whereabouts without success.

The 31-year-old lady’s wedding was said to be four months away.

A resident identified as Robert Agu said: ‘’She had left the church in the middle of Sunday service to answer the call of nature when she slipped into the water-logged canal. The service, her friends started looking for her to no avail.

 ‘’They continued their search for her whereabouts till the next day when her body over-bloated body was found the next day. She was found with the dress she wore to church. Her tragic death is unfortunate because her wedding has been slated for December.’’

It was learnt that her remains were laid to rest last Monday.

Contacted, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Garba Baba Umar, promised to revert to our correspondence, but he was unable to do so at press time.

The mobile telephone line of the police spokesperson, Princess Nkeiruka Nwode was also switched off at press time.

THE NATION