Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a Rev. Father, Daniel Nwankwo

The incident happened in Lagos at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Onilekekere, Cement, on Friday, September 8.

The suspects are being interrogated for vital information to aid police investigation.

The police command in Lagos state has arrested five suspects in connection with the shooting of a Rev. Father, Daniel Nwankwo, at St.Thomas Catholic Church, Onilekekere, Cement. 

In a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the command, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, the suspects are being interrogated for vital information to aid police investigation. 

“During early morning mass at St.Thomas Catholic church Onilekere, Cement B/Stop Ikeja, some hoodlums posing as worshipers at about 8:30 a.m., requested to have a dialogue with Rev. Father Daniel Nwankwo who heads the parish. 

“The Rev Father who unsuspectingly granted the hoodlums an audience outside the church auditorium for a yet-to-be determined reason was shot by one of the hoodlums who spoke fluently in Igbo language with a locally made pistol. 

“The Rev. Father raised alarm, while the hoodlums jumped the fence and escaped toward an adjoining canal. 

Famous-Cole said the Rev Father was immediately taken to LASUTH for medical attention where he was being treated, and that is in stable condition. 

“The commissioner of police, Edgal Imohimi, was at the scene and spoke with a witness who confirmed that three assailants of Igbo background who were not known to be members of the church were seen having a conversation with the Rev. Father before he was shot. 

Share: