Catholic Priest Arrested for Shooting Boy Over Church Fireworks

The Imo state police command says it has arrested a Catholic priest identified as Joseph Enyinaya, in connection with the murder of a boy in his church.

The boy was reportedly shot by the priest on December 31, after he set off fireworks inside the St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo Ikeduru LGA of the state.

Henry Okoye, police spokesperson in the state narrated that the suspect was arrested on Thursday and that an investigation has been launched into the matter.

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Okoye added that the remains of the victim has been deposited to a morgue in the nearby Atta Ikeduru community.

“The priest has been arrested, and the body of the boy has been deposited at a mortuary in Atta Ikeduru,” Okoye said.

“The police has launched a detailed investigation has been initiated to ascertain the remote facts surrounding the incident.”

The police spokesperson assured residents of the state that details of the case will be communicated as investigation continues.