By Chidi Nkwopara, OWERRI

The provincial leadership of the Claretian Missionaries, Maryland, Nekede  in  Owerri West local government area of Imo State, has fixed the burial of the slain Rev. Fr. Dennis Osuagwu for August 31.

The Catholic priest was  murdered by yet-to-be identified hoodlums, August 15  while  on his way to the 34 Field Artillery Brigade, Obinze, to discharge his clerical duties.

Meanwhile, the Rector of Imo Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Rev. Fr. Wence Madu, has sent a condolence message to the polytechnic community, on the death of Fr. Osuagwu.

Speaking to newsmen in his office, at the weekend, the Rector said  the death of his brother priest sent cold shivers down the spine of  the staff and students of the institution.

“Fr. Osuagwu was a highly respected priest, who paid his dues in both the institution and the Christian community. The late priest, who was in charge of the Students Industrial Work Scheme, SIWES, put a lot of energy in making sure that the students were properly trained”, Madu  said.