A Catholic priest from Buyangu Parish is in hospital fighting for his life after unknown assailants set upon him near Navuhi in what appears to have been a targeted robbery.
Fr Emmanuel Mannyata was making his way home following a church meeting when the attackers struck.
Priest Robbed of Church Clothes
The assailants reportedly beat him severely before making off with his church clothes and leaving him incapacitated at the scene.
Details emerging from the incident indicate that the motive was robbery, with the attackers stripping Fr Mannyata of his clerical garments before fleeing.
The precise circumstances surrounding the attack, including whether the priest was alone or accompanied at the time, remain unclear.
Fr Mannyata was subsequently rushed to hospital, where he is currently receiving medical attention.
His condition is described as serious, with those close to him expressing deep concern for his recovery.
The attack on a man of the cloth returning from a church engagement has caused considerable distress within the local community, where Fr Mannyata is known as a dedicated servant of the Buyangu parish.
Members of the congregation and the wider public are awaiting updates on his condition as he continues to receive treatment.
