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Imo police arrests Catholic priest for ‘shooting boy dead’ in church

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Police in Imo State has arrested a Catholic priest, Joseph Enyinnaya, in connection with the killing of a boy in his church.

The boy was reportedly shot by the priest on December 31, after he set off fireworks inside the St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo Ikeduru LGA of the state.

The state police spokesperson, Henry Okoye said the suspect was arrested on Thursday and that an investigation has been launched into the matter.

According to him, 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 has been initiated 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.

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