Catholic priest murdered in Edo
Charles Igechi, a priest below the Benin Catholic Archdiocese, has been reported killed.
The priest became as soon as shot ineffective by gunmen on Wednesday alongside Agbor Highway within the Ikhueniro axis of Benin, the Edo capital.
An announcement on Thursday by the Catholic Archbishop of Benin, Augustine Akubeze confirmed the incident.
The spiritual chief infamous that the police possess been instructed and entreated the safety company to apprehend the perpetrators.
Akubeze acknowledged the deceased, ordained remaining year, became as soon as ambushed and shot on his formulation abet to his space of accountability.
The remains of Igechi had been found at Boundary Highway in Ikpoba Hill, below Ikpoba Okha Native Govt Allege.
“Rev. Fr. Charles Onomhoale Igechi, who became as soon as ordained on August 13, 2022, became as soon as the Vice Major of St. Michael College, Ikhueniro.
“We obtained the news this morning that he became as soon as shot on his formulation abet to his space of project…We favor to solicit your prayers for the pleased repose of his soul.”
Father Akubeze launched a Mass for Igechi on June 9, 2023, on the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre’s Chapel at 10:00 a.m.
