Taraba Catholic Priest Buried Amidst Tears, Resignation | Sahara Reporters The Catholic Bishop of Jalingo Diocese, Most Reverend Father Charles Hammawa, said it was not easy to accept the circumstances that led to his death. READ MORE:
A funeral mass has been held by the Catholic Church in Taraba State in honour of Reverend Father David Tanko, a priest who was killed recently by gunmen in Kpankufu village in Takum Local Government Area of the state.
He, however, stated that the church would be comforted by the promise of resurrection for all who died in Jesus Christ.
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