BREAKING: Catholic Priest Lands In Police Custody For Allegedly Shooting Teenager Dead At New Year Mass

Rev. Father Joseph Enyinaya, a Catholic priest at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo State, has been arrested following the fatal shooting of a teenager during the New Year Mass on January 1, 2025.

According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred after the boy reportedly set off a banger inside the church, causing a disruption. In response, the priest allegedly drew a revolver and shot the teenager.

The tragic event has left the local community in shock, sparking widespread calls for a thorough investigation to uncover the full details surrounding the shooting.

The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the priest’s arrest and announced the recovery of the teenager’s body, which has been deposited at the Atta Ikeduru Mortuary. Police spokesperson Henry Okoye stated that the investigation aims to establish the facts of the case and determine the circumstances that led to the incident.

Public reaction to the incident has been intense, with many questioning how a priest came to possess a firearm and why such drastic action was taken. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as authorities work to resolve the matter.