Imo Catholic priest arrested after shooting boy to death over fireworks in church
A Catholic priest identified as Joseph Enyinaya has been arrested by the Imo State Police Command, in connection with the murder of a boy in his church.
The boy was said to have been shot by the priest on December 31, after he set off fireworks inside the St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state.
According to TheCable, Henry Okoye, police spokesperson in the state, said the suspect was arrested on Thursday and an investigation has been launched into the matter.
Okoye added that the remains of the victim has been deposited to a morgue in the nearby Atta Ikeduru community.
“The priest has been arrested, and the body of the boy has been deposited at a mortuary in Atta Ikeduru,” Okoye said.
“The police has launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the remote facts surrounding the incident.”
The police spokesperson assured residents of the state that details of the case will be communicated as investigation continues.
