A Catholic priest’s father has allegedly shot and killed a boy after he reportedly set off fireworks on church premises.
The incident occurred during the New Year Mass on January 1, 2025, in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo State, sparking reactions on social media.
However, Waffi Tv could not confirm the names of the priest, his parish, or the deceased.
In a Facebook post shared via the handle, ‘For The Love Of Anambra,’ on Wednesday, it quoted eyewitness accounts, reporting that 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.”
When reached on Thursday, the spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, Henry Okoye, confirmed awareness of the incident.
Okoye further stated that an investigation into the matter has already commenced.
“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,” the police spokesperson stated in a message.
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