Sangmelima, 02 August, 2025 / 10:04 pm (ACI Africa).
The Catholic Diocese of Mamfe in Cameroon has confirmed the death of. Fr. Carol Tchinda Nguito, Parish Priest of St. Mathias Quasi Parish in Tabongkwa, who was swept away by a raging riveron his way from mission.
“It is with a heart full of sorrow that on behalf of Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Abangalo Fondong, the Bishop of Mamfe, I make this announcement to you that he has been found dead,” Fr. Julius Agbortoko, Acting Vicar General of the Cameroonian Diocese, says in a statement issued Saturday, August 2.
Fr. Carol had gone missing on July 31 while crossing a river during a pastoral trek. His disappearance prompted a coordinated search and rescue mission, supported by Clergy, family members, and the PArishioners of St. Mathias Quasi Parish.
In the statement, Fr. Agbortoko expresses appreciation “for [the] ceaseless prayers and support during the period of the search and rescue mission.”
He also extends gratitude to the Priests, family members, and Christian community of Tabongkwa “for their endless courage.”
