The Digest:
A Mass Communication graduate, Michael Obeten, died on Good Friday while teaching youths how to act the Passion of Christ at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ugep, Cross River State. A local firework called "oginigbo," meant to create a thunder effect at the scene of Jesus' death on the cross, malfunctioned. Its sharp iron struck Obeten's head. Blood gushed from his head, nose, and mouth. He had played Jesus in 2023 and 2024 but was coaching young actors this year.
Key Points:
- Obeten was not acting as Jesus this year but was helping behind the scenes.
- The incident occurred at Station 12, where Jesus dies on the cross.
- Church members initially thought he was still acting until they saw blood.
- The parish priest said, "It has happened. God knows best."
- The tragedy overshadowed Easter celebrations in the community.
