Catholic Priest M#rdered in Enugu
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya, was m#rdered by unknown assailants along the Eha-Alumona–Eha-Ndiagu Road in Nsukka Local Government Area on Friday, September 20.
Until his death, he served as the parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church, Eha-Ndiagu. According to community sources, the attack happened as he was returning to his parish. Armed men on a motorcycle reportedly intercepted his vehicle, deflated his tyres, and opened fire, killing him instantly.
“They shot out his tyres to stop the car, then moved in and fired multiple shots at close range. This does not appear to be a kidnapping case,” a source said.
The late priest hailed from Ugbaike, in Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the tragic development, the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, Fr. Cajetan Iyidobi, issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
“Shocked to the marrow, it is with crushing pain and sorrow, yet with total submission to the will of the Almighty God and firm hope in the resurrection of the dead, that I inform you of the tragic death of yet another brother of ours, Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya.
“He was shot dead yesterday, 19 September 2025, along the Eha-Alumona–Eha-Ndiagu Road. Let us remain ardent in prayer that God sees us through this period of devastating anguish. May his soul rest in peace. Amen,” the statement reads.
