Uyo church collapse
| Date | 10 December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Location | Uyo, Nigeria |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Deaths | 27 to 160 |
On 10 December 2016, the roof of the Reigners Bible Church International, an evangelical congregation, collapsed in Uyo, a city in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, during the consecration or ordination of the local bishop. At least 23 people are confirmed to have died in the disaster, with other reports stating numbers as high as 160. Thousands were present at the time of collapse, including government officials and Akwa Ibom governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel.