The tragic incident occurred after a stampede ensued at the church, Sunday, when reports emerged there will be free distribution of holy water.
Greater Accra Police Public Relations Officer DSP Freeman Tetteh confirmed the death to Joy News and said the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the 37 and Police Hospital mortuaries.
Some 13 persons were also severely injured during the incident.
He said the incident happened around 8:30 am shortly after the announcement that the holy water was going to be distributed for free.
The bodies have since been sent to the morgue.
According to DSP Tettey, the Church was advised by the Police to truncate the service, which they did.
Thousands of people had flocked the church in pursuit of healing, spiritual and financial breakthrough.
The holy water, to many TB Joshua followers is acclaimed to be the panacea to the many spiritual afflictions.
The Church is yet to formally issue a statement on the incident.
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