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Reactions have been sparked by video showing a senior Pastor speaking to his congregation while brandishing an AK47.
In a video that has been making the rounds on social media, the man of God identified by Punch Newspaper as the presiding pastor of the Abuja chapter of the House on the Rock, Pastor Uche Aigbe is seen on the pulpit addressing his congregants while carrying the assault rifle.
Some people are looking for my trouble. And I came here prepared.
“Today, there are some pastors with the gift of divination who go about ripping people off. 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,” he said as the church members watched in confusion, wondering what exactly was happening.
The pastor made his way to the altar, carrying the gun, as many members of his congregation exchanged glances, trying to figure out what was going on.
He said teasingly, "Some people are looking for my trouble. And I came here prepared. pic.twitter.com/wTCiBmNZqK
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) February 12, 2023
At some points during the church service, he lifted the gun, pointed it upwards. Some Twitter users have been reacting to the footage, with many saying the pastor’s stunt posed risk to the congregants who were seated to hear the word of God.
Some people have also raised questions about whether the gun in question was legally acquired and if the pastor was allowed by law to carry and flaunt it publicly.
However, it remains unclear if the gun was loaded.
Below are some reactions to the video:
The pastor made his way to the altar, carrying the gun, as many members of his congregation exchanged glances, trying to figure out what was going on.
He said teasingly, "Some people are looking for my trouble. And I came here prepared. pic.twitter.com/wTCiBmNZqK
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) February 12, 2023
I beggie, leave the Pastor o! If I can afford AK47, I need my own. Fulani and hausa have been carrying AK47 for years and committing diff crimes with no FG actions against them.
— Tall fun (@tall_fun69) February 12, 2023
Very prepared
What about the members… what if war set !!
The pastor can only save himself and leave all members to face there problem!!!Heavenly race on your own
— Charles OG (@charles_iyke) February 12, 2023
He should be investigated immediately, how did he come about the gun
— Abraham Fego (@OdiokoAbraham) February 12, 2023
Pastor brought AK47 to fight with some people , na wa o🥹🥹🥹. Obviously, he doesn’t believe in coming with peace as preached by Jesus Christ 🥹🥹🥹. Is he going to shoot his enemies in the church? Fake Pastor, I wonder why anyone will follow such a person🥹
— Iyabo Muraina (@M_Abiade) February 12, 2023
Pastor don leave faith for huz. now na man to man 😂.
— P C D (@Danjuma1Pc) February 12, 2023
AK-47 rifle is now so cheap to bear and we have govt in position. Something is definitely not add up
— Deleolusegun2 (@Deleolusegun2) February 12, 2023
