Redeemed pastor, his two kids, drown inside a pool on Christmas eve (Photos)

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RCCG pastor, son and daughter drown inside a pool in Spain (photos)

A 52-year-old pastor of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Gabriel Diya, his 16-year-old son, Praise Emmanuel Diya and 9-year-old daughter, Comfort Diya, drowned inside the swimming pool in the Costa del Sol resort in Southern Spain on Tuesday, December 24.

Gabriel Diya, who was until his death the Minister in charge of the Open Heavens of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Charlton, South-East London, was on a family vacation with his wife and their children. Unfortunately, his daughter, Comfort got into difficulty while playing in one of the 21 swimming pools in the resort.

Himself and his son jumped in, to try to save her, but also struggled in the water. Despite poolside attempts to resuscitate them, all three died at the scene. His wife, Olubunmi, who was with them prayed fervently as CPR was performed on her husband and children. Sadly, they were all confirmed dead by the doctors.

RCCG pastor, son and daughter drown inside a pool in Spain (photos)

Post-mortem examinations carried out on Christmas Day confirmed death by drowning. After the incident, police carried out an investigation and could find nothing wrong with the pool’s filtration and pump system. The pool has since been reopened to the public.

The UK’s central office of RCCG has since described the unfortunate incident as a  “tragic accident.”

In a post shared on Facebook, the church said:

Pastor Gabriel Diya, who was also the Parish Pastor of Open Heavens, Charlton in London was aged 52. He is survived by his wife Assistant Pastor Olubunmi Diya and their daughter.

At this very difficult time, our prayers are for Pastor Gabriel Diya’s family, the parishes that were under his supervision, friends, associates, members of RCCG and the general public.”

RCCG pastor, son and daughter drown inside a pool in Spain (photos)

See RCCG post below:

RCCG pastor, son and daughter drown inside a pool in Spain (photos)

 

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