The police in Cross River State have confirmed that arsonists on Thursday, gained entry into St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Katchuan Iruan in Boki Local Government Area and burnt all records kept in the sacristy.
The suspects also set ablaze the parish priest’s Lexus 350 jeep and a Toyota Corolla car parked within the church premises.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the incident in a telephone chat with our reporter.
He said investigation is ongoing and further development will be communicated accordingly.
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Eitokpah said no suspect has been identified at this time, and that efforts are ongoing to ascertain those responsible for the criminal act.
“Should any suspect be identified, the information will be promptly communicated,” he assured.
He said the scene of the fire incident has been visited, photographs taken, the case incidented and referred to Okunde Police Station for discreet investigation.
