Gunmen arrested in Lagos over Catholic shooting

                                         

Three gunmen posing as worshippers yesterday invaded St. Thomas’ Catholic Church, Onilekere, Ikeja, shooting the parish priest, Rev. Daniel Nwankwo at close range.The incident occurred around 8:30am, shortly after the priest concluded the day’s morning mass.The gunmen were said to have approached the priest and demanded audience with him, a request his granted without suspicion.Famous-Cole dispelled rumours that the priest was killed, adding that he was recuperating at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).He said: “The priest was immediately taken to LASUTH for medical attention where he is currently being treated and is under stable. The CP has visited the priest to ensure he was being given adequate treatment. He also spoke with him.“Yes the CP was at the scene and he spoke with some witnesses, who said the assailants were three and all Igbos.He has also ordered the deployment of static police guards in all churches and mosques across the state. Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) have been directed to provide 24 hours daily static police guard at churches and mosque.