Taraba police arrests factional church pastors, members over violation of state order

Taraba police arrests factional church pastors, members over violation of state order

Taraba State Police Command said it has arrested two pastors and some members of the United Methodist Church of Nigeria/Global Mission Church of Nigeria (UMCN/GMCN) for allegedly violating an executive order banning their religious activities in the state. Police sources said this followed a reported defiance of the state government’s directive ordering the closure of all UMCN/GMCN church premises. The order said this should remain so pending th…

Police Arrest UMCN/GMCN Pastors, Members Over Violation Of Ban In Taraba State - Global Upfront Newspapers

By Zagazola Makama The Taraba State Police Command has arrested two pastors and several members of the United Methodist Church of Nigeria/Global Mission Church of Nigeria (UMCN/GMCN) for allegedly violating an executive order banning their religious activities in the State. The arrest, according to Police sources, followed a reported defiance of the State government’s directive ordering the closure of all UMCN/GMCN church premises pending the re…