Gunmen shoot Catholic priest on Christmas Day in Imo

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Gunmen suspected to be fleeing an undisclosed incident on Christmas Day shot an assistant parish priest of Saint Kelvin Catholic Church, Ogbaku, in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.

The priest, whose identity had yet to be officially confirmed as of press time, was reportedly shot at about 8am on Christmas Day while approaching the church gate for morning Mass.

A source, who pleaded anonymity, said the priest was hit in the right hand, adding that the assailant was not seen at the scene.

According to the source, the gunmen appeared to have fired from a concealed and distant location, making it difficult for anyone around to identify the shooter. Punch