Reverend Fr. Jude Muokwe of Awka Diocese is under fire for allegedly assaulting a 50-year-old teacher, Mrs. Ikeorah Maureen, at Angel’s Primary School, Ifitedunu. The incident reportedly occurred after she questioned lesson fee deductions. A viral video shows the tearful victim displaying injuries, sparking widespread outrage and calls for accountability.
A Catholic priest, Reverend Fr. Jude Muokwe of the Awka Diocese, has sparked outrage after allegedly assaulting a 50-year-old teacher at Angel’s Primary School, Ifitedunu. The victim, Mrs. Ikeorah Maureen, a widow and primary school teacher, was reportedly flogged in her classroom during school hours on February 12, 2025.
According to witnesses, the incident occurred after the teacher questioned the deduction of lesson fees, which led to a dispute between her and the priest. In a viral video, Mrs. Maureen is seen tearfully recounting the assault, displaying injuries on her face, back, and legs. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, with many demanding accountability from church authorities.
