01/09/2026
BEFORE YOU ACCUSE THE REVEREND OF DYING “ON TOP OF A WOMAN,” PLEASE READ THIS FIRST.
Social media is currently circulating a sensitive story concerning Rev. Fr. Anthony Chidi Uzodimma Onyenagada, who was serving in Ikperejere, Ihitte/Uboma, Imo State.
Some posts are alleging that the Catholic priest died while engaging in a sexual encounter with a woman.
But before we condemn him, insult him, or share that allegation as an established fact, there is one important question we must ask:
WHERE IS THE EVIDENCE?
After reviewing the information currently available, here is what can reasonably be established:
✅ Fr. Anthony Onyenagada existed — CONFIRMED.
✅ He was a Catholic priest — CONFIRMED.
✅ He was also a lawyer — CONFIRMED.
✅ He served as Parish Priest of Christ the King Parish, Ikperejere, Ihitte/Uboma, Imo State — CONFIRMED.
✅ The Catholic Diocese of Okigwe announced his death in the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — CONFIRMED by reports reproducing the Diocese's obituary announcement.
However:
❌ That he was originally from Anambra State — I have not found sufficient independent evidence to establish this.
❌ That he died during a sexual encounter with a woman — NOT INDEPENDENTLY CONFIRMED.
❌ That he died “on top of a woman” — UNVERIFIED.
❌ The identity of the alleged woman — NOT ESTABLISHED.
❌ That the police confirmed he died during a sexual encounter — NO SUCH CONFIRMATION HAS BEEN FOUND.
❌ That a hospital or mortuary confirmed this version of events — NO SUCH CONFIRMATION HAS BEEN FOUND.
❌ That the Catholic Diocese confirmed this version of events — NO SUCH CONFIRMATION HAS BEEN FOUND.
And this is exactly where we need to exercise caution.
A story being repeated by 100 pages does not automatically make it true.
The death of the priest can be reported as a fact. But the circumstances surrounding his death should not be presented as established fact without credible evidence.
There is a fundamental difference between:
“This is what social media is alleging.”
and
“This is what actually happened.”
Until there is a credible statement from the Diocese, police, hospital/mortuary, family, or another reliable primary source establishing the circumstances of his death, we should not turn an allegation into a conviction.
VERIFY BEFORE YOU VILIFY.
Before you share the story, ask yourself:
WHERE IS THE EVIDENCE?
Because once a false allegation goes viral, correcting it later may never reach the same people who saw the original claim.
Report facts. Question allegations. Verify before you share.
