Catholic priest allegedly attacked after Mass in Enugu

A Catholic priest was allegedly attacked shortly after a Sunday Mass in Enugu, Nigeria, in an incident that has prompted calls for an investigation by the local diocese. The alleged assault occurred at St. Anthony Catholic Church in the Trans-Ekulu area.

Rev. Fr. Valentine Chimaobi Nwajiagu, who was participating in a priestly exchange program at the parish, was reportedly confronted by Sir Iyke Nwatakwocha, a member of the Knights of St. John International. According to worshippers, Nwatakwocha not only confronted the priest but also damaged his vehicle and threatened those who attempted to intervene.

Sources indicate that this is not the first such incident, with claims that the same individual had confronted Nwajiagu earlier in the year at his home parish. Worshippers are now calling on the Catholic Diocese of Enugu to thoroughly investigate the matter and implement measures to prevent any recurrence of such confrontations involving the priest.

As of the time of filing this report, the allegations had not been independently verified. Efforts were ongoing to obtain reactions from the priest, the accused individual, the Knights of St. John International, and the Catholic Diocese of Enugu.