Diya’s widow has disputed this, saying in a statement that all three could swim. “The strength she is showing, the inner strength, I have never seen anything like it. Gabriel Diya had been pastor of Open Heavens, a small but growing congregation within the RCCG, for about 13 years. And a wonderful husband, a very good marriage.” His wife, known as Bunmi, assisted him in pastoring the church. The tragedy had shocked the church, said Irukwu, and messages of condolence have arrived from around the world.

Source: The Guardian January 03, 2020 14:24 UTC