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Tragedy hits Nnewi Catholic Dioceses as Gunmen Kill Priest
Tragedy has hit the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Anambra, following the reported killing of Rev. Tobias Okonkwo by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
The Chancellor of Nnewi Diocese, Rev. Raphael Ezeogu, disclosed the incident in a statement issued in Onitsha and made available to newsmen on Friday.
Ezeogu stated that Okonkwo was shot dead by the gunmen on the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway at about 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
The statement solicited prayers and Holy Masses from the catholic faithful for the deceased eternal joy.
According to Ezeogu, where sorrow increases, divine consolation increases all the more.
He stated: “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 forever Amen.
“May God console the bereaved,” the cleric stated.
He further stated that funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course.
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