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Assumpta Cathedral: Fire guts Catholic Church in Owerri

There was a fire outbreak at the Assumpta Cathedral Catholic Church in Owerri, capital of Imo State.

Report says the fire incident, which occurred around 11:30 pm on Sunday, destroyed several things in the church.

Confirming the incident, Rev Fr. Raymond Nzereogu, the church Director of Communications said the fire incident started last night around 11:30.

He said the inferno was caused by an electrical fault from the technical unit of the church, close to the sacristy.

He further said, “if the Fire Service had not come, it would have been a disaster but we thank God for their quick response.”

 

Attah Aaron

Attah Aaron has spent over six years with Idoma Voice. He writes on religion and health.

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