Gunmen k!ll Catholic priest in Anambra
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has announced the shocking and devastating murder of Reverend Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo, a dedicated servant of God and a pharmacist, by unknown assailants.
Details of the Tragic Incident
According to a statement released by Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, Chancellor of the Nnewi Diocese, the tragic incident occurred on Boxing Day, December 26, between 7 pm and 8 pm along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Ihiala. Father Okonkwo was brutally shot dead, leaving the Catholic community in shock and grief.
A Devastating Loss
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi described the incident as a devastating loss, but expressed faith in divine consolation. Father Okonkwo was not only a devoted priest but also a skilled pharmacist who served as the Manager of the Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, and Medical Laboratory at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Ihiala.
Call for Prayers and Condolences
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has called on the faithful to offer prayers and Holy Masses for the eternal rest of Father Okonkwo and to console his bereaved family. Funeral arrangements for the late priest will be announced in due course.
A Growing Concern: Insecurity in Anambra
The murder of Father Okonkwo comes barely two weeks after the abduction of a 75-year-old retired Anglican Archbishop, Most Reverend Godwin Okpala, whose whereabouts remain unknown. This incident highlights the growing concern of insecurity in Anambra State and the need for urgent action to ensure the safety of citizens, particularly clergy members.
Investigation and Justice
The authorities are urged to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of Father Okonkwo and bring the perpetrators to justice. The Catholic community and the people of Anambra State demand justice and an end to the senseless killings and abductions in the region.
Gunmen k!ll Catholic priest in Anambra
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has announced the gruesome m$rder of Reverend Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo by unknown assailants. According to a statement released by Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, Chancellor of the Nnewi Diocese, Rev Fr Raphael Ezeonu, the deceased who is also a pharmacist was shot de@d in Ihiala on Boxing Day,December 26 between 7 pm and 8 pm along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway.
The statement described the incident as a devastating loss but expressed faith in divine consolation.
At the time of his death, he was serving as the Manager of the Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, and Medical Laboratory at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Ihiala.
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi called on the faithful to offer prayers and Holy Masses for the eternal rest of Fr. Tobias and to console his bereaved family. The Diocese said funeral arrangements of Fr Okonkwo will be announced in due course.
The k!lling of the clergyman came barely two weeks after the abduction of a 75-year-old retired Anglican Archbishop, Most Reverend Godwin Okpala and their whereabouts have remained unknown.
