A Nigerian priest has been shot dead in Benin City just a year into his ministry, his bishop has confirmed.
Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze of Benin announced that Fr Charles Onomhoale Igechi was murdered during the course of his pastoral duties two months before the first anniversary of his priestly ordination.
He said: “With great shock we received the news this morning that he was shot on his way back to his place of assignment.
“The appropriate security agency has been informed and they are presently working on the case,” he said, adding: “We pray that the perpetrators of this evil act will be brought to the face of justice.”
