Joseph Enyinaya, a Catholic Priest in Imo State, South East Nigeria, has been arrested for shooting and killing a boy in his church.
The Priest of St Columbus Catholic Church, Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government of the state, was alleged to have shot the victim for setting off fireworks in the church on December 31, during service.
Spokesperson of the Imo State Police Command, Henry Okoye told journalists that the suspect was arrested upon tip off, following which investigation commenced.
“The priest has been arrested, and the body of the boy has been deposited at a mortuary in Atta Ikeduru,” was reported as saying.
The police spokesperson assured all concerned that a thorough investigation will be conducted to ascertain the correct situation of the incident.
