A Catholic priest has allegedly shot a boy dead in Imo State.

The incident reportedly happened at the the St Columbus Catholic Church in the Amaimo community Ikeduru local government area of the state.

Although the victim’s name is yet to be known, the boy was shot after when he was reported to have thrown knockouts into the church.

According to sources, the incident happened during the New Year Mass held on January 1, 2025, in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State.

It has since sent the community into shock and chaos as many have condemned this action by the Catholic priest, calling for a proper investigation and arrest of the suspect.

It was reported that the Catholic priest picked up a firearm and shot the young boy who was said to have thrown a knockout into the church premises.

The Imo State Police Command confirmed the incident on Thursday.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, said a detailed investigation had been initiated to ascertain the remote facts surrounding the incident.

He stated that further development on the case will be communicated in due course.