Catholic priest shot outside church in Imo State
A Catholic priest was shot by unidentified gunmen outside Saint Kelvin Catholic Church in Ogbaku, Imo State. The incident occurred as the priest was approaching the church gate for morning Mass. The priest, whose identity is yet to be officially confirmed, was hit in the right hand and is currently receiving treatment in hospital. Both the police and the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, have confirmed the shooting.
What happened
- The priest was shot by suspected gunmen while heading to morning Mass at Saint Kelvin Catholic Church, Ogbaku.
- Witnesses said the shot appeared to come from a concealed and distant location, and no one saw the assailant.
- The priest was taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment, and prayers are ongoing for his recovery.
- The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed awareness of the incident, though it has not been formally reported.
- The Catholic Archbishop, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, also confirmed the incident, stating that the shooters remain unidentified and investigations are ongoing.
