Police confirm attack on Catholic Church in Cross River
The police command in Cross River has confirmed an attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Katchuan Iruan in Boki LGA.
The spokesman for the command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, who confirmed the attack, said it was carried out by suspected arsonists and took place around 3:00 a.m. on Thursday.
He said fire destroyed all the church records kept in the sacristry, while the attackers also set ablaze the priest’s Lexus 350 SUV and a Toyota Corolla car parked on 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.
(NAN)
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