Catholic authorities react as Imo priest gun down boy for setting off ‘banger’

• Religious leaders in Imo state are sad over the fatal shooting of a teenager by Reverend Father Joseph Enyinaya
• TheTalk.NG recalls that the boy was killed after he threw a fireworks (popularly called ‘banger’) inside the church during service on the eve of the New Year 2025
• The Archdiocese of Owerri condoled with the bereaved family and prayed for the peaceful repose of the dead

Catholic authorities speak out after colleague fatally shot teenager dead in Imo state.
Photo credit: Nigeria Police ForceSource: FacebookImo: Owerri Catholic Archdiocese mourns slain teenagerThe Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri highly regrets the shooting incident that took place on the eve of the New Year at the premises of St. Columbas Catholic Church Amaimo, leading to the death of a young man and leading to the wounding of another.The Archdiocese of Owerri condoles with the bereaved family and prays for the happy repose of the dead, and the speedy recovery of the injured.”Catholic Archdiocese Reacts as Imo Priest Shoots Boy Dead Over ‘Banger’ During New Year Mass.
Photo credit: Catholic Archdiocese of OwerriSource: FacebookPolice clarify alleged abduction of ex-Imo commissioner

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