A Catholic missionary priest working in The Gambia has denounced Nigeria's inadequate reaction to the murder of Rev Fr Matthew Eya from Nsukka Diocese. Rev Fr Kelvin Ugwu highlighted the stark contrast between responses to two separate shooting incidents that occurred within nine days of each other. Charlie Kirk faced an assassination attempt on September 10, prompting immediate presidential action and the capture of his attacker within 48 hours. Rev Fr Matthew Eya died from gunshot wounds on September 19 while traveling to his parish, yet this tragedy received minimal governmental attention. The priest questioned whether Nigerian leadership remains aware of the incident.
Enugu State authorities condemned the attack and established a ten million naira bounty for information leading to arrests. Police detained 38 suspects for investigation purposes three days following the shooting. Rev Fr Ugwu expressed frustration over the absence of progress reports regarding the screening process and demanded transparency from officials about ongoing developments.
Enugu State authorities condemned the attack and established a ten million naira bounty for information leading to arrests. Police detained 38 suspects for investigation purposes three days following the shooting. Rev Fr Ugwu expressed frustration over the absence of progress reports regarding the screening process and demanded transparency from officials about ongoing developments.
