KENYA: A Priest of the Archdiocese of Nairobi Killed in a Robbery Attack
Late Rev. Fr. John Njoroge Muhia
Rev. Fr. John Njoroge Muhia, parish priest at St. Peter Kinoo in the Archdiocese of Nairobi was on Monday, December, 10 attacked and killed by robbers on his way to a bank to deposit the offerings of the faithful from the Sunday’s collection.
Four robbers approached Fr. Njoroge on two motorcycles on a bumpy road near his parish which is situated in Kiambu County, 25 kilometres from Nairobi City Centre. They forced the priest to stop his car by blocking the way and told him to hand over the bag he had in the car.
When the priest hesitated one of the robbers pulled out a gun and opened fire, shooting him through the windscreen of the car. The bullets hit him on the chest. He was pronounced dead upon reaching the hospital where he was rushed by the Good Samaritans. The criminals grabbed the priest’s bag and mobile phone and rode away on their motorbikes.
“We are deeply saddened by the killing of Fr. Njoroge. Murder of the Lord’s servants is unacceptable” said Fr. Francis Kiarie, who has worked with the slain priest.
Fr. John Njoroge Muhia, 56, was ordained a priest on 30th December 1994. He will be buried on Monday 17th December at 10:30 am. Requiem Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Msongari grounds Nairobi and thereafter burial at the clergy cemetery.
May his soul rest in eternal peace
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