Police authorities in Cross River State have confirmed that it’s operatives are investigating an attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Katchuan Iruan, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State.
The incident, which police described as an act of arson, reportedly occurred at about 3am on Thursday.
The spokesman of the command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, said the suspected arsonists set parts of the church property ablaze during the early-morning attack.
He said the fire razed all church documents stored in the sacristy.
The attackers also torched a Lexus 350 Jeep belonging to the priest and a Toyota Corolla parked within the church compound.
“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.
