A Catholic priest in Imo State is currently being held by law enforcement authorities in connection with a fatal shooting incident that occurred on church grounds during a mass.
SaharaReporters learnt that while one person died on the spot, another person was hospitalised following the shooting.
The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, who confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters on Thursday, said the incident occurred in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State during mass on the night of December 31, 2024.
Okoye said, “We are aware of the incident. The priest is in custody and investigation is going on to ascertain the remote facts surrounding the incident.
“Further development on the case will be communicated in due course, please.”
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