A recent religious schism in Nigeria has taken a tragic turn, resulting in violence that claimed the lives of church members and innocent children. The conflict arose from a division within the United Methodist Church regarding the repeal of LGBTQ bans, leading to the establishment of the new Global Methodist Church by conservative breakaway factions.
Reports indicate that a United Methodist church member was fatally shot during a confrontation between the opposing groups in Taraba, a state in northeast Nigeria. Additionally, homes were set on fire, resulting in the deaths of two young children, aged 2 and 4, who were the offspring of the overseer of a United Methodist school and nursery. Furthermore, ten church members sustained injuries during the violent incident.
