Tuesday 27 August 2013

Catholic Priest Dies From Self-Inflicted Bullet Wound

Catholic Priest Dies From Self-Inflicted Bullet Wound
The Parish Priest of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, Sobe, in Owan West Local Government  Area of Edo State, Rev. Father Peter Ayala, was, found dead in his apartment, few hours before he was due to conduct the 7a.m mass.
Vanguard gathered that the cleric was  cleaning his double-barreled gun inside his apartment within the church premises, when the gun reportedly went off and killed him. The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday before the Priest dressed up for the mass even as worshippers were said to be gathering for the service.
The elders  were said have later reported the incident to the Bishop of the Auchi Diocese, Dr Gabriel Duniya, who it was gathered conducted a quick investigation with security agents and confirmed that the priest died when the rifle he was cleaning went off.

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