In a shocking incident from the Diocese of Awka, Rev. Fr. Jude Muokwe has been accused of physically assaulting a 50-year-old widow and primary school teacher, Mrs. Ikeorah Maureen.
The altercation allegedly occurred after she and other staff members discussed salary increments at Angel Primary School, which is managed by the Catholic Church.
Another version of the reports has it that the priest assaulted and brutalised the woman for demanding lesson fees.
Reports have it that the priest used a whip to brutally flog Mrs. Ikeorah, resulting in visible injuries. A distressing video circulating online shows her in tears, revealing the wounds inflicted during the assault.
She claims that the priest accused her of holding a meeting with colleagues, a charge she vehemently denies.
In her own words, Mrs. Ikeorah recounted the horrifying experience: “He dragged me out and used a cane to flog me all over my body… Look at my face, all over my back and all my legs.”
Despite the gravity of the situation, Rev. Fr. Muokwe has refrained from commenting on the allegations when approached by journalists.
“I cannot speak to you. I can’t speak, especially to someone I do not know, about this matter,” he told journalists in the state who reportedly called him on the phone.
This incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability within the church community and beyond, highlighting ongoing issues of power dynamics and abuse within educational institutions.
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