Attempt to Ram Church Door with Vehicle in Borno
Unknown perpetrators attempted to force entry into a church in Borno by ramming the main entrance with a vehicle. The act directly targeted the church building but caused only limited damage.
The incident occurred during the night of 22–23 March 2025 at the parish church of San Giovanni Battista Church, where individuals drove a jeep into the main entrance door in an apparent attempt to gain access. The wooden door withstood the impact, sustaining only partial damage.
Carabinieri have opened an investigation and are reviewing surveillance footage from the area to identify those responsible. Authorities are considering different possible motives, including attempted theft or vandalism.
Sources: Il Giorno, Fanpage.it