In a trà gic turn of events during the New Year Mass held on January 1, 2025, in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, a Catholic Reverend Father has reportedly shõt a boy to dēath.
According to eyewitness accounts, the boy was allẹ̀gedly setting off knockouts within the church premises when the priest, whose identity remains undisclosed, picked up a firearm and fatà lly shõt 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.
At the time of reporting, neither the police nor the Diocese overseeing the parish have issued official statements regarding the incident. However, local authorities are expected to commence an investigation immediately to determine the circumstances and motive behind the trà gic shõoting.
Further updates will be provided as more details become available.
Peoplesmind