Mugodhi sect factional wars turn nasty

BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA
VIOLENCE erupted at the Mugodhi Apostolic Shrine headquarters in Wedza at the weekend as factions clashed over control of the church.

About 20 police officers from Wedza had to be called in to quell the violence pitting the Washington Mugodhi followers against those following Aaron Munodawafa, with both parties claiming ownership of the church.

The factional wars follow the death of the founding church leader, Tadeau Mugodhi, who was succeeded by his son Washington.

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