St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Katchuan Iruan, in the Boki Local Government Area of Cross River, has been attacked by gunmen, the state police command confirms.
According to ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the command spokesperson who verified the incident, the accused arsonists’ attack occurred at approximately three in the morning on Thursday.
He said fire destroyed all the church records kept in the sacristy while the attackers also set ablaze the priest’s Lexus 350 Jeep and a Toyota Corolla car parked within the church premises.
“No suspect has been identified at this time.
” Efforts are ongoing to ascertain those responsible for the unfortunate criminal act.
“Should any suspect be identified, this will be made known to the public.
“So far, the scene has been visited, photographs taken, the case incidented, and referred to Okunde Police Station for discreet investigation,” he stated.
