The preacher who mounted his pulpit with an AK-47 rifle on Sunday has been the subject of a police investigation, according to Muyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria Police Force’s public relations officer.
According to reports, Uche Aigbe, the presiding pastor of the House on the Rock Church, Abuja Chapter, mounted the pulpit while brandishing an AK-47.
The event happened during the second service, which often draw a sizable congregation from throughout the Federal Capital Territory.
The pastor approached the altar while brandishing the weapon as many people in the congregation exchanged looks to attempt to figure out what was going on.
Aigbe did not flinch as he approached the podium, conscious of the tension his behavior had produced.
Before he opened his Bible, the preacher looked up and said jokingly, “Some people are looking for my trouble. And I came here prepared.
“Today, there are some pastors with gift of divination who go about ripping people. This is why we should carry our ‘guns’ and defend ourselves. I will particularly be coming very soon for some of you sleeping in the church.”
His response threw the entire gathering into a bout of laughter as he continued preaching on “Guarding your hearts from false teachers” and “faith without work is dead.”
However, the PPRO Adejobi said via his Twitter handle on Monday that investigation had commenced.
“We have commenced investigation into this. The PPRO FCT will make an official statement as soon as possible. Thanks,” he tweeted.
