Thomas Fleishman
A Catholic church priest named Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya was assassinated on Friday, September 19 Gunmen reportedly deflated his vehicle’s tyres before shooting him multiple times at close range Church officials expressed shock and called for prayers, describing the killing as a devastating loss Gunmen have tragically assassinated Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya.
Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya assassinated. Photo: Sachin Jose.
Source: Facebook The incident occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025, and initial reports had suggested that it was a kidnapping attempt.
Why was Catholic priest assassinated? Eyewitnesses claimed that passengers were abducted after the assailants opened fire on his vehicle.
However, the eyewitnesses now believe that the killing was a targeted assassination.
An anonymous source revealed to Vanguard News that the attackers deflated the tires of Fr.
Eya’s vehicle, forcing it to halt, before shooting him multiple times at close range.
“He was returning from Enugu, Nigeria when the gunmen closed in on him near the ongoing Type C hospital project. They shot at his car, immobilized it, and then killed him,” the source explained. Mathew Eya’s car showing bullet effects. Photo: Sachin Jose.
Source: Twitter Did another occupant survive assasination attempt? Reports indicate that another occupant of the vehicle was unharmed, while the attackers fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
Fr. Eya, who had been serving as the parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church in Nigeria, was loved by his community.
The tragic news was confirmed by the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss.
What did Catholic church officials say about priest’s assasination? In a statement, he said:
“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 senseless killing has left the local community in mourning as they seek answers and justice for the loss of their beloved priest.
Condolences from netizens after Catholic priest’s assasination @KelleyB78721:
“May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.” @montretired:
“So horrible. Satan knows his time is short. Pulling out all the stops.” @SonjaSchul37766:
“Praying for his soul to be with God.” girlie__vi:
“May his killer be alive to experience the bad side of this life.” helen_paul608:
“Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord…and let perpetual light shine upon him.” @dianefayer:
“When I pray the Rosary, I include the Holy Father, all the Priests and Bishops throughout the world. Especially those who are in countries that are persecuted for their faith.” When was Nairobi lawyer Kyallo Mbobu shot dead? Separately, Mathew Kyalo Mbobu was shot dead by an unknown assailant on Tuesday, September 9, along Magadi Road, in Karen South.
The gunman reportedly pulled alongside Mbobu’s vehicle, opened fire, and fled.
The renowned died on the spot.
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