The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed an attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Katchuan Iruan in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River.
The spokesman of the command and an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the incident.
He said the attack carried out by suspected arsonists took place around 3am 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 Jeep and a Toyota Corolla car parked within the church premises.
Eitokpah said: “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.”
