Gunmen Assassinate Catholic Priest in Enugu!
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Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter
Nsukka, Enugu State — Tragedy struck Eha‑Ndiagu community in Nsukka Local Government Area last Friday evening, when gunmen on a motorcycle intercepted and killed Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya, parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church. The attack occurred as he was returning from Enugu, the state capital. [1]
What Happened
- According to witnesses, the assailants shot at the tyres of Fr. Eya’s vehicle, disabling it, and then opened fire at close range, killing him instantly. [1]
- The location of the ambush was near the site of a Type C hospital project, in the Eha‑Ndiagu area of Enugu State. [1]
- Fr. Eya was traveling alone, a factor that has led many to conclude this was an assassination rather than a kidnapping attempt. No abduction was reported. [2]
Reactions & Significance
- The Catholic Diocese of Nsukka and local communities are in mourning, with many calling for immediate police investigation and justice. [1]
- Security authorities have not yet confirmed motive or identified perpetrators as at the time of reporting. [2]
This killing adds to the growing concerns over insecurity faced by clergymen and civilians in the Southeastern part of Nigeria.
Sele Media Africa will continue to follow developments and seek updates from law enforcement and church leadership.
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