KOHIMA, FEBRUARY 2 (MExN): The Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) has expressed sorrow over the death of five women church members of the Chümoukedima Ao Baptist Church (CABA), who lost their lives in a road accident on January 31 at 10th Mile Road in Kohima.
In a condolence message issued on February 2, the WCH said the incident has cast “a pall of grief not only over the bereaved families and the CABA congregation, but also across the wider Naga community.”
Extending condolences, the WCH said, “In these difficult and hard times, the Western Chakhesang Hoho extends its heartfelt condolences to the grieving family members, the Chümoukedima Ao Baptist Church (CABA), church leaders, Ao civil society organizations, and all members of the Ao community.”
The organisation said the loss was particularly painful as the deceased women were “pillars of faith, service, and strength within the church and society.”
The WCH also offered prayers for the bereaved families, stating, “We earnestly pray that our Almighty God will grant His divine peace to the bereaved families, and that His presence will bring solace, strength, and healing to all who are affected.”
