Taraba police confirms 3 dead as worshippers clash over dispute

In the latest clash between worshippers of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) and the Global Methodist Church (GMC), the Taraba police command have confirmed that three persons have been killed during the unfortunate incident on Sunday.

Taraba spokesperson, SP Usman Abdullahi, said the clash occurred at Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of the state.

According to information gathered, the rift occurred as a result of an unsettled dispute between church members which had earlier made the Taraba State Government to order the sealing of the headquarters of UMCN located in Jalingo.

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Abdullahi said six suspects had been arrested in connection with the clash, he further stated that policemen and soldiers have been deployed to prevent the crisis brewing further.