FROM SAMSON ALFA,MINNA
Niger State Police Command has confirmed the burning of the zonal headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Kontagora.
The church, which is situated along Federal College of Education Road Kontagora, was also burnt down 10 years ago by hoodlums who warned that the church building should not be completed.
Reacting to the dastardly act, State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Most Reverend Bulus Yohanna, described the act as primitive, barbaric and uncalled for.
He urged government to take proactive action by ensuring that the culprits are brought to book.
When contacted, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident, saying the command received the report at about 4am.
Abiodun added that a police patrol team led by the DPO of Kontagora visited the scene, the inferno was put off in collaboration with the fire service, but a big damage was done by the inferno.
He disclosed that the cause of the inferno is yet to be ascertained, as investigation into the unfortunate incident is ongoing.
The PPRO added that no life was lost.