A Catholic priest allegedly shot and killed a boy for setting off knockouts on church premises during a New Year Mass in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State.
The tragic incident occurred on January 1, 2025, during the New Year Mass and has since sparked outrage among social media users.
The heartbreaking event was shared on Wednesday in a post by “For The Love Of Anambra,” drawing widespread condemnation.
It noted that according to eyewitness accounts, after the deceased set off the knockouts, “the priest, whose identity remains undisclosed, picked up a firearm and fatally shot him.
“The incident has left the community in shock and mourning, with residents expressing outrage and demanding a thorough investigation to uncover the facts behind the unfortunate event.”
The Imo State Police Command, has however, confirmed the incident, stating that it is aware of the incident.
The Command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, disclosed that an investigation has been launched into the incident.
“We have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the remote facts surrounding the incident.
“Further development on the case will be communicated in due course, please,” he stated.
The identity of the priest and victim, remains unknown as of now.