Catholic Priest Shot by Unknown Gunmen in Imo State on Christmas Day, Survives Attack
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Raymond Njoku, serving at St. Kevin’s Parish in Ogbaku, Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State, was shot by unknown assailants on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. The attack occurred around 8:00 a.m. as he attempted to enter his parish. Fr. Njoku sustained an injury to his right arm but was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is reportedly recovering well. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen fired from a distance, and the priest’s vehicle was riddled with bullets. The Archdiocese of Owerri confirmed the incident, while the Imo State Police are investigating to identify the attackers.
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Raymond Njoku, serving at St. Kevin’s Parish in Ogbaku, Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State, was shot by unknown assailants on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. The attack occurred around 8:00 a.m. as he attempted to enter his parish. Fr. Njoku sustained an injury to his right arm but was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is reportedly recovering well. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen fired from a distance, and the priest’s vehicle was riddled with bullets. The Archdiocese of Owerri confirmed the incident, while the Imo State Police are investigating to identify the attackers.
Catholic Priest Shot by Unknown Gunmen in Imo State on Christmas Day, Survives Attack
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Raymond Njoku, serving at St. Kevin’s Parish in Ogbaku, Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State, was shot by unknown assailants on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. The attack occurred around 8:00 a.m. as he attempted to enter his parish. Fr. Njoku sustained an injury to his right arm but was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is reportedly recovering well. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen fired from a distance, and the priest’s vehicle was riddled with bullets. The Archdiocese of Owerri confirmed the incident, while the Imo State Police are investigating to identify the attackers.
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