Some unidentified individuals set fire to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Champion Zonal Headquarters) on the Federal College of Education (FCE) Road in Kontagora, Niger State.
The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday.
A similar occurrence occurred ten years earlier, when some unknown arsonists set fire to the church after warning that it should not be built.
Also, when called, the church’s Assistant Pastor, Pastor Samson Ogbebor, stated that the incident occurred about 3:00 a.m. on Saturday.
He said he received a distress call stating the church was on fire. According to him, “When I arrived, I saw a church that had been in operation for the preceding 20 years but had been burned down and its properties looted by hoodlums.
“This church has encountered many hardships. About ten years ago, hoodlums came and completely destroyed it, but we were able to rebuild it by our own efforts.
“They have made several unsuccessful attempts and have refused us the permission to roof it properly and we decided to be using it like that for worship but look at what they have done again.”
Also, an Elder in the church, Mr. John Aboje, stated that members of the church will not be disheartened by the occurrence and will continue to be good Christians and residents of the country.
He urged Governor Umaru Bago, the Emir of Kontagora, Alh. Muhammadu Barau Mu’azu II, and other relevant security authorities to take the issue seriously.
“The incident has been reported to the Division ‘A’ Police Station in Kontagora for investigation and to bring the perpetrators to book,” according to him.
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