The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed an attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Church by suspected arsonists.
Police spokesperson, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed that the incident occurred at about 3 a.m. on Thursday in Katchuan Iruan community, Boki Local Government Area of the state.
According to the police, the attackers set parts of the church premises on fire, destroying important church records kept in the sacristy. The suspects also burnt a Lexus 350 Jeep belonging to the priest and a Toyota Corolla car parked within the compound.
Eitokpah said no suspect has been identified as investigations continue to determine those responsible for the attack.
He added that officers have visited the scene, documented evidence, and transferred the case to Okunde Police Station for discreet investigation.
The police assured residents that further information would be made public once suspects are identified and apprehended.
