Tragedy as Gunmen Kill Catholic Priest in Anambra

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Ihiala, Anambra state – Catholic Reverend Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo was shot dead by gunmen in Ihiala. Anambra situation.

Fr. Tobias was killed on the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway between 7pm and 8pm. Boxing On Thursday, December 26th.

The Chancellor of Nnewi Diocese, Rev. Father Raphael Ezeonu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, December 27.

According to Vanguard, Ezeobu described the tragic event as a devastating loss but expressed his belief in divine solace.

Rev. Fr Okonkwo, who was also a pharmacist, was the Director of Nursing, Midwifery Schools and Medical Laboratory at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Ihiala.

Fr. Tobias was born on August 11, 1984 and was ordained a priest on July 11, 2015.

The Diocese of Nnewi called on the faithful to pray and offer Sacraments for the eternal rest of Fr. To console Tobias and his grieving family.

The diocese said Father Okonkwo’s funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

Gunmen killed Catholic priest 10 months after the ceremony

Meanwhile, legit.ng reported that the tragedy occurred Benin Reverend Father Charles Igechi of the Archdiocese of the Catholic Church was killed by gunmen.

Catholic priest shot dead On his way to his main duty in Benin City on Wednesday, June 8, 2023. Edo state capital city.

It was learned that the late priest was killed 10 months after his appointment as priest in August 2022.

Source: Legit.ng