Ihitte-Ukwa in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State
Anglican priest hacked to death in Imo
Unidentified gunmen have killed the priest-in-charge of St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Ihitte-Ukwa in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.
The priest identified as Rev. Emeka Merenu, serving under the Anglican Diocese of Orlu, was hacked to death in his personage, Tuesday morning.
The priest has been having a running battle with members of the ESN/IPOB, who accused him of bringing soldiers to secure the church and school under his supervision.
He was alleged to have sought security from soldiers for students in school writing the West African Examination Council (WAEC) certificate.
The deceased priest is a native of Amaorji in Nkwerre in the Nkwerre Local Government Area of the state.
His vehicle was not spared, as the hoodlums set it ablaze before fleeing thereafter.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Micheal Abattam, who confirmed the murder said investigation had commenced with the intention to arresting the suspects.
