These are not the best of times for Catholic priests in Imo State, especially those in the Archdiocese of Owerri. Investigations have since revealed that dare-devil armed hoodlums have carefully descended on Catholic rectories and mercilessly beat up the hapless and helpless priests. Most of the physically assaulted and wounded priests have been battling for survival in varying hospitals.
Within the past three months, according to very credible reports, no fewer than six Catholic parishes have been attacked by armed hoodlums in Owerri Ecclesiastical Province. About a week ago, a newly ordained priest lost his brand new Toyota Camry at gun-point to the rampaging hoodlums.
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