EXPLOSION ROCKS HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC PARISH, ENUGU

A minor explosion, which recorded no casualty, occurred on Sunday at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Iji Nike, Enugu.

According to the Parish Priest of the church, the Reverend Father Emmanuel Okwor, the incident, which could have caused stampede, fortunately occurred at 5:40am before the arrival of the worshippers while the fear instilled in people by the sound of the explosives made a large number of them not to attend the early morning mass.

Condemning the explosion, which a team of security agents on hand said was meant to cause panic, the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese the Most Reverend Callistus Onaga, thanked God that no life was lost apart from one chair and one offertory box affected.

Bishop Onaga laid emphasis on increased efforts towards protection of lives and property in the country.

In a telephone interview, the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, Mr. EbereAmaraizu confirmed the incident.

ADAOBI ANAH.

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