The Imo State Police Command has detained a Catholic priest, Joseph Enyinaya, in connection with the fatal shooting of a boy inside his church.
The incident occurred on New Year’s Eve, 31 December, at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area. The boy was allegedly shot by the priest after setting off fireworks inside the church premises.
Henry Okoye, spokesperson for the Imo State Police, confirmed the arrest on Thursday, stating that a thorough investigation into the matter has commenced.
“The priest has been arrested, and the body of the boy has been deposited at a mortuary in Atta Ikeduru,” Okoye disclosed.
He added that the investigation aims to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Okoye reassured residents that the police would provide updates on the case as more information becomes available.
