Nigeria: Wukari Cathedral Severely Damaged By Fire Caused By Short Circuit

Abuja — The fire that severely damaged St. Mary Catholic Cathedral in Wukari on March 4th was an accident. This was announced by the Diocese of Wukari in a statement signed by the Chancellor, Father Simon Akuraga, and sent to Fides.

According to the diocese’s reconstruction of the incident, the fire broke out when members of the cathedral choir had just concluded midweek rehearsals and left the church, where only a priest and two people gathered in prayer remained. Suddenly, the priest noticed…