Gunmen have killed Rev. Tobias Okonkwo of Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Anambra State.
The Chancellor, Nnewi Diocese, Rev. Raphael Ezeogu, disclosed the incident in a statement on Friday, December 27, 2024.
Ezeogu stated that Okonkwo was shot dead by the gunmen on the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway at about 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26.
He solicited prayers and Holy Masses from the catholic faithful for the deceased eternal joy.
Ezeogu noted: “The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi announces, with sorrow, but with stronger faith, that our dear Rev. Fr. Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo died December 26.
“He was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Ihiala, on the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway, between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
“We solicit your prayers and Holy Masses for his eternal joy.
“May Fr. Tobias rejoice in Paradise for ever Amen. May God console the bereaved.”
He further stated that funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course.
The Anambra State Police Command has however yet to speak on the incident as of press time.
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