Suspects arrested as one dies in clash between Oro worshippers, church members in Lagos

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Suspects arrested as one dies in clash between Oro worshippers, church members in Lagos

August 24, 2022

The Lagos state Police command has confirmed one person dead in a clash between Oro worshippers and some church members.

The command in a tweet by its Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, though did not disclose the name, said, the clash sadly resulted in the death of one person.

He explained that “It’s clearly a murder case. Suspects have been arrested”.

“But henceforth, how do we ensure religious tolerance in similar cases?

“Oro worshippers clashed with church members holding a vigil. It sadly resulted in the death of one person. It’s clearly a murder case. Suspects have been arrested. But henceforth, how do we ensure religious tolerance in similar cases”?