Catholic priest allegedly attacked after Mass in Enugu

By Chinedu Adonu
ENUGU — A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Valentine Chimaobi Nwajiagu, was allegedly attacked on Sunday by a member of the Knights of St. John International, Sir Iyke Nwatakwocha, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, New GRA, Trans-Ekulu, Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after the 6 a.m. Mass, during which Nwajiagu had participated in a priestly exchange programme at the parish.
Nwajiagu is the Assistant Parish Priest of Assumption Catholic Church, Nkwo Nike, in Enugu State.
Sources said the man allegedly confronted the priest and damaged his vehicle while threatening some worshippers who attempted to intervene.
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